You may know that Bob, Lorna and Julia Hill, long time supporters of the Caboolture Road Runners club, provide an annual award and perpetual trophy to a club member nominated by his/her peers as “Clubperson” of the year. The Hills hosted a regular Sunday run of 11 kilometres over some serious hills from their place in Campbell’s Pocket from 1988 until they moved to Hervey Bay in 2003. Virtually every Sunday for 15 years the Hill family made us welcome in their home after a hard run on a tough course, then served breakfast of fresh locally grown fruit, cereal etc etc. Bob was a founding member of the CRR. Both Bob and Lorna have always kept fit. Bob is still a very handy competitive runner and regularly cycles. He has encouraged many CRR runners and others to achieve their potential and regularly lead sessions at the track in Caboolture.
Wayne Bennett said there were three things to remember in the context of organisations like CRR and its people. He said “You’ve got to turn up, do your best and put in for your mates”. These sentiments exactly reflect the Hill family ethos, so our Clubperson award will recognise these things specifically.
Anyone can nominate any current club member. You can do so anonymously if you’d prefer, just make sure you address each of the three criteria for your nominee. Nominations can be submitted via email to the club email address (admin@crr.org.au) or hand the form to any committee member. Nominations by 6th November please.
- You’ve got to turn up. This is about being a regular at club functions including the track, 8k handicap, cross country and helping out at things like Glasshouse. It’s also about people who turn up when they can, but do that little bit extra even if they can’t get to every event. Give some examples for your nominee.
- Do your best. CRR is all about running and walking and it’s about achieving your potential. How has your nominee done his or her best? Examples might be age or other event category winner or PBs or achievement of long term running goals. Not just winners, but club members who do everything they can to be the best they can.
- Put in for your mates. How has your nominee done that bit extra for other club members or visitors? Examples might be managing a relay team, convene a new event, host an 8k handicap, serve on the committee.
Shield Holders
Shield holders since the inception of the award in 2007, sponsored and supported by the wonderful Hill Family, life members and hosts over many many years of Sunday runs on Campbells Pocket, Wamuran.

Wendy Stewart
2021

Kelly Klibbe
2020

Mick O'Hagan and Bill Buchan
2019
Bill Bee: “Well deserved Mick, sorry I wasn’t there to there to share the podium.”
Mick O’Hagan:“Congratulations Bill on your efforts through the year, great to be on the shield with you, you are a legend.. Thanks very much to all those who voted for me.”

Gillian Curtis
2018

Mick O'Hagan
2017

Matt and Kelly Klibbe
2016

Robyn Griffin
2015

Steve Mapperson
2014
Dave Spence (right) congratulating Mappo (left).

The Eglentals Family
2013

Bill Buchan
2012

Anja Bion
2011

Francis Harvey
2010

Dave Spence and Steve Hayes
2009

Robyn Eglentals
2008
