Boksburg Athletic Club (BAC) has elected Bronwyn Strydom as its new chairperson following its AGM at Boksburg City Stadium.

The Comrades Marathon double green number holder takes over the reins from outgoing chairperson David Jones, who was thanked for his commitment and contribution to the club during his tenure.

Following her election, Strydom, who has 14 Comrades bronze medals, three Bill Rowans, two Vic Claphams and one Robert Mtshali medal, expressed her gratitude to members for their support and confidence, while acknowledging the work done by Jones and Sheree Rogers Chapman in serving the club.

The runner, who has a Comrades best of 08:48:54 from the 2009 down-run, also expressed her hope that, working together, the club would continue to grow and go from strength to strength.

The new leadership structure will see Chapman continue in her role as club president, while Jones takes up the position of vice-president.

Leon Muller was elected vice-chairperson, with Teresa Peyerl retaining the treasurer portfolio. Deirdré Ferreira was elected cross-country captain, while Hilton Arralappan will serve as track and field captain.

The general committee will comprise Gregg Peebles, Liezel Naudé, Chris Naudé, Shaun Jordaan, Lizelle Naudé and Vincent de Reuck.

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Meanwhile, Lesnel Consulting will continue as the club’s external financial advisory service, overseeing its books and annual financial reviews. The firm has been responsible for reviewing the club’s finances for the past three years.

Several athletes were also honoured for their achievements on the road and in the track.

The national master women 10km champion Christina Silale received the Dawn Gore trophy after being named the female road runner of the year. The Wattville resident also walked away with the female marathon runner of the year title.

Isaac Mokgola, who represented CGA at the recent ASA 10km champs, was named the male road runner, marathoner and veteran marathon runner of the year, receiving the Alan Ewart, The Bartons and Len Morris trophies for his achievements.

Brigitte O’Connor walked away with the veteran women’s road runner of the year title, while Kabelo Mkhuma, Redeemed Mavhungu, Divine Mavhungu, Pascall Butsilo and Shoeshie Sithole received certificates for their track and field achievements.

The long service awards went to Coenie Berowsky (40), Leigh-Ann Marucchi (30), Tseko Mabote (15) and Rudolph Oberholzer (15).

Lizelle Naudè was named member of the year, while Chapman received the Maria Frimmel trophy for being the first BAC lady at last year’s Rand Athletic Club (RAC) Tough One.

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