The Will Caviness Award was created in 2011, and it recognizes runners who help or inspire others in the community. Caviness, a husband to Jenny, father to Caroline and Jack and a Greensboro Fire Department captain, died after collapsing near the end of the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 9, 2011. He ran the race while raising money for the International Association of Fire Fighters’ burn foundation.
History
The Will Caviness Award Winners:
2011: Kristi Hunter, Tommy Boles
2012: Gregg Westbrook, Chris Hicks, Chris Lindstrom, Ty Jenks, Kevin Rice
2013: Naomi Ballen
2014: Jeff Keezer
2015: Eddie Wooten
2016: Frank Smith
2017: Carl Cook
2018: Danny McCormick
2019: Hollis Oberlies
2020: The Running Community
2021: Sarah Hampton (Running Shorts Article & presentation)
2022: Ron Dunsmore (Running Shorts Article)
2023: Brandon Hudgins (Running Shorts Article)
2024: Thad Mclaurin and Josh Pratt
2025: Meagan Pruitt
CAVINESS AWARD CRITERIA:
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Must be "a runner" -
Considered inspirational
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Lives in the Triad
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Makes a positive impact in our local community
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Respected amongst peers
