Honorary members
Honorary membership was introduced in 2002. In accordance with Rule 13 of the Club Rules, Honorary Membership will be conferred in exceptional circumstances upon individuals who, whilst not being members of the club, are nonetheless deemed to have made an outstanding personal contribution to the club’s objectives. Selection of Honorary Members is the responsibility of the Committee.
| Honorary member | |
| Hugh Jones | Jan 2003, for measuring and re-measuring our race courses |
| Frank Horwill* | Dec 2002, for all he has provided to the club, especially his coaching |
| Tony Smith* | Nov 2002, for organising the Sri Chimnoy series of races, often used for club championships |
*Tony Smith passed away in February 2006. Frank Horwill passed away in January 2012.
Special awards
Every year the Club awards a number of special awards to members; details of recipients can be found here
Life members
In accordance with Rule 10 of the Club Rules, Life Membership will ordinarily be granted only in recognition of a significant personal contribution to the Club’s affairs. Selection of Life Members is the responsibility of the Governance Committee.
For “minding the bags” every week at Wednesday runs for as long as we can remember.
For being webmaster of the club for the last 6 years.
For her invaluable contribution as a committee member of the club in various roles for many years, and latterly as a Trustee of the board. She has shown tremendous dedication to the Club over 18 years, improving membership and participation by organising Club runs, driving the new members activities, initiating beginners\' groups and the now-flagship monday track session, coordinating social activities, and supporting the overall operations of the Club as a committee member.
For his coaching contribution to the club over many years.
For her contribution as long-standing club secretary.
In recognition of her services as a coach and her continued participation in triathlon and athletics
For her services to the Serpentine Running Club and for inspiring members and bringing her analytical and clear thinking to her many years of work on the club committee.
For being a central figure at the Club Handicap and the Club 5k over many years, where his presence and good humour have the quality of putting runners at their ease.
For his sterling work over six years as Club Treasurer between 1994 to 2000, where he provided a safe and steady pair of hands and as ongoing leader of cycling group rides for the club.
For his many years’ service on the Committee and in developing the club’s offer for triathletes.
For being a true warrior who inspires many in the club and beyond through her triathlon and charitable achievements.
For his passionate belief in helping runners achieve their full potential and all his run coaching and advice to members over many years.
For her many contributions to the club, including Serpentimes, as a T&F official, as a driver and club communications on the committee.
For his many years of contributions to the club, including several years as Honorary Secretary and Honorary Chairman.
In recognition of his contribution to the club, in particular for inspiring and welcoming beginners and engendering the club ethos.
For her services to coaching, in particular setting up two new weekly coaching sessions and running them over many years.
For his work over many years as a coach, official and as the Honorary Secretary.
For his work as club auditor and at the club handicap.
For being an important member of the committee influencing many areas of the club
For his contribution to the club since 1984, particularly as a track and field athlete.
For over 20 years of outstanding performances for and contributions to the club, including as ladies’ captain.
For her inspiring and enthusiastic coaching over many years.
For his performances with and his successful captaincy of our premier men’s track and field team.
For her work with the new/starter members group and track and field judging.
For her many contributions to the club since joining in 1985, especially the starter group, trophies and regular help at many events.
For his many contributions to the club.
For her 17 years of contributions to the club, including 3 years as Honorary Secretary and 3 years as Honorary Chairman.
For all his work for the club, in particular work on the website.
For all his work for the club, too numerous to mention, but in particular the LFOTM5k, which he has built up over the years. John passed away in April 2018
For her 12 years as Honorary Chairman.
For his work as coach.
For his work as Honorary Secretary
For her work as Honorary Treasurer.
For his work as mens’ captain, and for the 100 Club
For her fantastic work as ladies’ captain.
For his approach to running.