Join us for Dinner: Short-lists revealed for jogscotland 4J Annual Awards:

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We are delighted to announce the shortlists for the 2025 4J Studios jogscotland Annual Awards.

We received more than 101 nominations across the four categories this year, so a huge thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate.

The winners will be announced at the 4J Studios scottishathletics and jogscotland Annual Awards on Saturday 29 November.

Taking place at the Hilton Hotel, Glasgow, it promises to be a fantastic night, with our Guest of Honour this year being Christine Ohuruogu.

Tickets for the awards dinner are (insert link), and it is possible to secure a whole table for your jog group. So, if someone in your group has been named as a finalist, why not make a night of it and come and celebrate together!

Congratulations to all the shortlisted nominees, they represent a wonderful snapshot of the achievements and sense of community that are at the heart of jogscotland. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Glasgow!

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The short-listed nominees are:

Achiever of the Year:

This award is for someone who has overcome great odds to get active, who is inspiring others or has achieved more than they ever thought possible on their running journey.

Anna Hulme – jogscotland Carluke

Since joining Carluke JogScotland in 2024, Anna has inspired everyone around her with her resilience, positivity, and passion for running. Living with a stoma bag and the effects of necrotizing enterocolitis, she continues to defy limits — completing both the Three Islands and Loch Ness marathons this year while raising funds for POOSS, the charity she co-founded.

A former Olympic torchbearer and double English Channel swimmer, Anna has also completed an incredible 450 parkruns, often with her rescue dog Sam by her side.

Whether she’s leading by example in the Advanced 2 group, bringing ice lollies to parkrun, or representing the club at community events, Anna embodies everything JogScotland stands for: determination, joy, and unwavering community spirit.

Victoria Martin – KH Jog Squad

Victoria joined the Jog Squad in its first intake and, despite early challenges, completed her first 5K with determination. Although she initially vowed never to run again, her commitment brought her back stronger than ever. Since then, she’s completed numerous Parkruns and 5K races, inspiring others with her joy and perseverance—especially at events like “Run the Blades.”

This year, Victoria set an ambitious goal to earn a medal every month and is well on track, motivating others to take on similar challenges. Beyond her own running, she consistently supports and encourages fellow runners, embodying the true spirit of community and positivity.

With plans to train as a Jog Leader, Victoria’s journey from beginner to inspiring achiever perfectly reflects the values of jogscotland.

Martin Moir – Killie Striders

Martin embodies the spirit of Killie Striders with his friendly, funny, and inclusive nature. Since joining in 2023 to get fit, he has quickly become an inspiration, bringing people together through his energy and warmth, and organising runs that welcome all abilities.

This year, Martin has taken on an impressive range of races—from half marathons and the Manchester Marathon to the tough Sunset Ultra Marathon, run mostly in the dark and on sand. Remarkably, Martin does all this with sight in only one eye. After losing sight during marathon training and undergoing surgery, he has shown incredible determination and positivity to keep running, even as a partially sighted athlete.

Martin is more than an achiever—he’s a true inspiration to everyone at Killie Striders.

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Jog Leader of the Year:

Nominees are current and active jogscotland Jog Leaders who are making a positive impact within their local jog community.

Rosie McGrane – Killie Striders

Rosie McGrane is the heart and soul of Killie Striders, where she has led with unwavering passion, care, and resilience. A natural leader and inspiring coach, Rosie creates an inclusive and empowering environment where runners of all levels feel seen, supported, and encouraged to achieve their goals.

Even while facing immense personal challenges — including the loss of close family members, a brain injury, and a recent breast cancer diagnosis — Rosie has continued to lead, coach, and care for her club with incredible strength and positivity. She writes training programmes, supports seven ability groups, and still shows up with a smile, offering guidance, empathy, and unwavering dedication. Rosie’s impact reaches far beyond running; she builds confidence, community, and hope.

A true inspiration and role model, Rosie is the very definition of what a jogscotland Leader should be.

Lorna Hannah – Rhins Runners

Lorna is the driving force behind her running club — a long-standing jog leader whose dedication has kept the group going through thick and thin. Even when numbers were low and leadership was stretched, Lorna’s unwavering commitment, passion for running, and belief in others kept the club alive.

She supports runners of all abilities with quiet strength and humility, never seeking recognition but always deserving it.

Lorna is the glue that holds the club together, and without her, it simply wouldn’t be what it is today.

Rhona Sturgeon – Toni’s Tigers

Rhona has been a cornerstone of Toni’s Tigers for the past decade, known for her kindness, encouragement, and unwavering support for everyone in the group.

When the group faced a difficult period, Rhona quietly stepped up to keep sessions going — helping the club not only survive but thrive. Since qualifying as a jog leader in 2022, she has become the heart of the group, leading with empathy, dedication, and joy.

Thanks to Rhona, one of jogscotland’s longest-running groups continues to grow and support its members, both physically and mentally. She is truly the reason the Tigers still roar.

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2024 Group of the Year winners, Monkton Milers

Group of the Year:

This award is for community or workplace groups that demonstrate membership engagement and growth, health improvement and any other achievements.

Killie Striders
Killie Striders has been operating for 13 years but since leader Rosie McGrane took steer of the ship, membership has soared to almost 200.

The group is described as welcoming, encouraging and friendly, with new members put at ease within moments. Joggers wait by the finish for the final runner to cross the line no matter how long it takes. The group fundraise for two charities each year.

Jiggly Joggers

The Jiggly Joggers is a Glasgow-based women’s social running group founded in February 2018 by Elaine Leitch, born from her own hesitation to join established running groups and a belief that many local women might feel the same way.

Elaine became a qualified Jog Leader in February 2019 so she could better support participants. The group’s ethos centres on inclusive, mixed‑ability runs and empowering women to push past doubts — especially during their Couch-to-5K journeys.

Southside Slowies
Southside Slowies is an outstanding, inclusive group offering a variety of distances and speeds to suit everyone. In addition to the regular thrice weekly runs, jog leaders Phil and Katie organise additional runs and/ or social events like Strava art runs or group park run trips, and are incredibly kind and inclusive.

Southside Slowies is a group with friendship and encouragement at its heart.

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SAMH Mental Wellbeing Award:

This special award is for someone who has used jogging to improve their own or others’ mental wellbeing and can be an individual member, jog leader or jog group.

Shaun Williams Shaun – Anster Allsorts

Shaun’s running journey with Anster Allsorts began in 2021 at a time of deep personal crisis. Struggling with his mental health, he took a courageous step by joining the group’s Couch to 5K programme — a decision he believes saved his life. With the support, encouragement and community of the Allsorts, Shaun not only overcame significant challenges but went on to complete multiple half marathons, his first full marathon in Moray, and the London Marathon shortly after.

Now a key volunteer helping lead the next generation of Couch to 5K runners, Shaun is a quiet, inspirational role model whose story powerfully demonstrates the life-changing link between running, community, and mental wellbeing.

Jog On – Turning Point Scotland is a jogscotland group supporting people in recovery from addiction and those rebuilding their lives after prison. Since launching, the group has welcomed over 150 participants, offering more than just running sessions — it creates a safe, supportive space where individuals can connect, regain confidence, and focus on positive goals.

With some members now recently completing their first 10K and others stepping up to become qualified jog leaders, Jog On is not only transforming lives but also helping participants re-integrate into their communities with pride and purpose.

Jason Henry – Newton Road Runners

In 2024, Jason Henry set out to run 5K every single day of the year — all 366 days of this leap year — as a personal response to an anxiety diagnosis.

What began as a private challenge quickly became a powerful public campaign to raise awareness for mental health and to support SAMH and Strathcarron Hospice. Through injuries, tough weather, and mental fatigue, Jason never missed a day, documenting his journey on Instagram to inspire others to move, talk, and seek support. Along the way, he raised nearly £2,000, reconnected with friends, found community in Newton Road Runners and parkrun, and even shared miles with his twin daughters.

Jason’s story is a testament to the quiet power of consistency, vulnerability, and using running not just for fitness — but for hope, healing, and human connection.

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