Recognize the Area’s Best: Nominate Runners for the Blue Water XC Awards

We are kicking off the first-ever Blue Water Running Cross Country Awards, and we value your input in recognizing deserving local high school cross country runners for their accomplishments in 2025! Nominations can be made by athletes, coaches, parents, fans, and community members. You can nominate runners in our coverage area for any or all of the following categories:

• Rookie of the Year (must be a freshman)

• Runner of the Year

• Most Improved Runner

• Breakthrough Performance Award

• Comeback Runner of the Year

• Blue Water Cross Country Spirit Award

• Coach of the Year

• Team of the Year

Nominations will close on Sunday, Dec. 14, and then will be released for public voting Dec. 15-21. Winners will be announced thereafter. You can submit your nominations at the following link: https://forms.gle/F1ndaxw9vqH7xMWC9 or on the website at bluewaterrunning.org.