​Striders Awards Banquet
 First Thursday in August 6:00pm - 9:00pm
 
Where: Hellenic Hall 300 S 4th St, Steubenville, OH 43952
When: First Thursday in August @ 6pm
Attire: Formal - dresses, skirts, dress pants, button up/down shirts - no shorts or sweats
Tickets: $30 for adults, $15 for students, Strider Athletes and Coaches are free, but must have a ticket. PRESALE tickets only. NO tickets will be sold at the door

• You may purchase tickets ONLY if you've turned in your uniform and have no outstanding fees.​​
• You may purchase tickets and banquet ads on the following dates:
• First Tuesday following our last track meet @ 6pm-8pm (Uniform Return)
• First Thursday following our last track meet @ 6pm-8pm (Uniform Return)

Menu: Lemonade, water, parmesan chicken, roast beef and gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, red potatoes, salad, bread, cake and ice-cream!​​
Banquet Ad Form
Show support by placing either a business or family sponsored ad in our banquet program! Click the link above to buy your Ad.

• Text-Only Shout-Out ($10)
• 1/4 Page ($15)
• 1/2 Page ($30)
• Full Page ($45)​

Awards
The awards given are as follows:

• Participation Trophies: An award to every member of the team that attends the banquet; because we stress competing, fellowship, and sportsmanship more than winning. We feel that every Strider that participates deserves an award.
• High Point Award: Honoring the athletes who earned the highest points in each age group. This is based on the most points scored in each age group at our three home meets.
• Certificate of Record: We recognize any athlete who has set or broke an existing Steuben Striders record.

Memorial Awards: The memorial awards are reserved for athletes who have been with the Striders for a minimum of two years.

• Quinten Worrels Nelson Award: He was a good friend and team player. The award goes to the boy or girl that best exemplifies the attributes of Quinten.
• Tracy Montina Young Pleasant Award: The Founder’s daughter always said, “To give honor, praise, and glory to God, family, friends, and success is only a step away.”
• Brian Fritz Award: He was a distance runner and threw the shot put. He was a Pediatric physician.
• Kerri Sims Award: Kerri was an athlete who had always cared for her fellow teammates. She told them to do their best even if they felt their best wasn’t good enough; because a winner is a person who finishes the race with heart, determination, and spirit. “THAT’S A WINNER.”
• Gary Murry Award: This award goes to the boy or girl that best shows sportsmanship, determination, competitiveness, and dedication to the sport. This award is open to all Striders on the team.
• Elizabeth Montgomery Award: A dedicated person who loved helping the Striders in every way. Giving the runners encouragement even if they did not win, she always told them, “you are a winner because you tried your best, and your best is what makes you a winner”. The award goes to the girl that best exemplifies the attributes of Elizabeth.
• Eugene Hargrove Award: Eugene loved working with the Striders. His motto was, “Never give up, always remember to support & congratulate your teammate". This helps develop a lasting friendship with your fellow teammates. The award goes to the Strider that best exemplifies this.
• Francis Bergsma Award: Francis Bergsma followed in the footsteps of five of his older siblings who were also Striders.  His hard work on the track prepared him for a two-year battle with brain cancer as a teenager.  He inspired his family and friends with his courage and kindness during the fight, always remaining hopeful when facing a variety of tests and treatments.  Inspired by Francis’ courage, this award recognizes a Strider who perseveres in the face of challenges on the track, challenges which prepare for life beyond the track.  
• President Award: Must have been with the Steuben Striders for at least two years and show competitiveness, pride, and loyalty to the Strider Program.
• Bob Young Memorial Award: This award is the highest award given in the program. The award goes to the boy and girl that best exemplifies what Mr. Young would have wanted instilled in his youngsters. The recipients must have been with the program for at least three years. Attitude, competitiveness, loyalty, sportsmanship, and fellowship will be considered.