The OSCARS of Marathon

The OSCARS of Marathon

AIMS BEST MARATHON RUNNER (BMR) AWARD GALA

What is the AIMS BMR Award s Gala? 2013 Establishment of the AIMS BMR AWARD GALA The New Major International Event of the Marathon Movement Worldwide The Ceremony-Special Event of Announcing and Honoring the Best (Honoring the Top Marathon Runners of the Year) An Opportunity to Honor Extra-Ordinary Marathon Athletes (Honoring the Best Marathon Runners Ever) A Special Event Promoting the Marathon Movement and its People (Recognizing Marathon Figureheads/Celebrities) An Opportunity to Promote AIMS Role & Programs and the Innovative, Environmental and Social Work of its Members (Recognizing Unique Races/Organizers for Excellency) A Television and Entertainment Event

BMR 1a. Award Athletes - Top Runners Lifetime 1d. Award - Individual Marathon Figures - Persons 1. Presentation of Marathon Movement Marathon Races AIMS Members Green Award - 1b. Green Marathon Marathon Races AIMS Members 1c. Social Award - Social Project

Who is the AIMS BEST MARATHON RUNNER? One Male & One Female Marathon Athlete who have, from 01 October until 30 September of each year: (the criteria below are not in priority order) Achieved a World Record or/and Achieved the Best Time of the Year or/and Won a Gold Medal in the Olympic Marathon, or IAAF World Championships Marathon or/and Won one or more prestigious Marathon Races or/and Has shown personal qualities that make them role models for the youth (e.g. length of career, good character, social initiatives, etc.)

How the AIMS BEST MARATHON RUNNER is selected & Who is selecting him/her? The 420+ AIMS Members-Race Organizers Vote for the Best Marathon Runner of the Year, every October The candidates for the Prizes are 1 or 2 or 3 Male and 1 or 2 or 3 Female Athletes The year is defined from October 1 st until September 30 th of next year The candidates are nominated by the AIMS Athletes Nomination Committee, every Sept. 29 th The result of the voting is secret and the Best Marathon Runner is announced during the Awards Gala Prize Awards are given to all candidates, with the biggest one going to the Best Marathon Runner of the year

Where (City & Venue) & When of the Event? Where (City): Venue: When: Athens, Greece A Prestigious Theater style venue Two days before Athens Marathon. The Authentic (Friday evening, 10 November 2017)

The Features of the Event Duration: Content: Additional Shows: One Hour and 30 Maximum Awards, Special Recognitions Music, Videos, Performances Additional Services: Cocktail / Refreshments Dress Code: Formal

Organizer Attendance Organizer: Co-Organizer: Event Sponsor: Event Supporter: Host Broadcaster: Other Sponsors: 500 appr. Attendees: AIMS (the International Marathon Association) SEGAS (the Hellenic Athletics Association) & Region of Attica GNTO (the Greek National Tourism Organisation) AIA (the Athens International Airport) TBC TBC Sport Figures & Organizations, Politicians, AIMS Race Directors, AIMS Board Members, AIMS Sponsors and Guests SEGAS / Athens Marathon. The Authentic Board, Guests, Runners City of Marathon Guests

The Attractiveness of the Event Athletes Achievements / Performances Human / Sport Stories Social Initiatives Presence of Celebrities Celebrity Presenters Music Performances Impressive Videos

The Basic Program Opening Video Welcome Speeches AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award (for Individual) AIMS Green Award (for Environment) AIMS Social Award (for Social Program) SEGAS Health Runners Award Music Break/Performance Best Marathon Female Runner Award Best Marathon Male Runner Award

2013 AIMS BMR Award Gala 08 November 2013 Athens College Theater Wilson Kipsang Best Male Marathon Runner 2013 (Marathon World Record Holder set in Berlin Marathon 2013, 2:03:23) StephenKiprotich MaleRunnerup2013 Edna Kiplagat Best Female Marathon Runner 2013 (IAAFWorldChampionshipsMarathon,Moscow2013,1 st,2:25:44) PriscahJeptoo FemaleRunnerup2013

2013 AIMS BMR Award Gala 08 November 2013 Athens College Theater MilanoCityMarathon AIMSGreenAward2013 GreatEthiopianRun AIMSSocialAward2013 Ingrid Kristiansen AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award 2013

2014 AIMS BMR Award Gala 07 November 2014 Athens College Theater Dennis Kimetto Best Male Marathon Runner 2014 (Marathon New World Record Holder set in Berlin Marathon 2014, 2:02:57) Florence Kiplagat Best Female Marathon Runner 2014 (Half Marathon World Record Holder set in Barcelona Half Marathon 2014, 01:05:12)

2014 AIMS BMR Award Gala 07 November 2014 Athens College Theater BMWFrankfurtMarathon AIMSGreenAward2014 TokyoMarathon AIMSSocialAward2014 George Hirsch AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award 2014 SEGAS Health Runner Award 2014

2015 AIMS BMR Award Gala 06 November 2015 Athens College Theater Eliud Kipchoge Best Male Marathon Runner 2015 (World leading time of the year, set in Berlin Marathon, Sep 2015, 02:04:00) Ghirmay Ghebreslassie Male Runner up 2015 Mare Dibaba -Best Female Marathon Runner 2015 (IAAF World Championships Marathon, Beijing 2015, 1 st, 2:27:35) Gladys Cherono Female Runner up 2015

2015 AIMS BMR Award Gala 06 November 2015 Athens College Theater Chevron Houston Marathon AIMS Green Award 2015 Maratón Internacional Lala AIMS Social Award 2015 Frank Shorter AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award 2015 SEGAS Health Runner Award 2015

2016 AIMS BMR Awards 11 November 2016 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Eliud Kipchoge Best Male Marathon Runner 2016 (Gold Medal in the Olympic Men s Marathon, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 2:08:44) Jemima Sumgong - Best Female Marathon Runner 2016 (Gold Medal in the Olympic Women's Marathon, Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 2:24:04) Jos Hermens on behalf of Eliud Kipchoge

2016 AIMS BMR Award Gala 11 November 2016 Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center GoteborgsVarvet Half Marathon AIMS Green Award 2016 MunichMarathon AIMSSocialAward2016 Haile Gebrselassie AIMS Lifetime Achievement Award 2016

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