We are pleased to announce the athletes who have been selected to receive the Athlete Awards for 2019. The group of 10 athletes have all performed at a high level over the past two seasons and are recognised as Great Britain’s biggest medal hopes over the next 2 years. 

These Athlete Awards represent British Orienteering's commitment to invest in winning medals at the highest level. The awards recognise athletes who have shown the potential and commitment to be medal contenders in the next two years.  

Selection for awards is based on criteria laid out below and the expert opinion of the Selection Panel. To be eligible for the awards athletes must be a member of the senior squad and committed to delivering their best performances at the World Orienteering Championships in 2019 and/or 2020.  

As the format of World Championships has changed a small change has been made in the awarding structure. The awards are made across the two disciplines, athletes in Forest disciplines receive the award for 2019, whereas athletes in Sprint disciplines have been offered the award for 2019 and 2020 in recognition of the two-year cycle. Awards will continue to be offered on a two-year cycle in conjunction with the World Championship disciplined. The awards are made in two categories across the two disciplines: 

Individual Podium 
Athletes who have achieved a top 6 individual position at World Orienteering Championship or World Cup in the past 2 years. The panel believes these athletes represent the best opportunity for an individual British medal success in the next 2 years. 

Relay Podium 
Athletes who have achieved a top 4 relay position at World Orienteering Championship or World Cup in the past 2 years. The selection panel believes these athletes are likely to be serious contenders for relay medal success in the next 2 years. 

Individual Podium Awards