SCRR Memorial Award

In 1995 the SCRR created the Carey Burke Award which was given to a club member who
represented Carey’s enthusiasm for running and our club. Carey’s positive attitude lasted long
after leukemia took him away in 1993. This award has been given to club members who have
shared in this same spirit and enjoyment of distance running for 24 years.

In 2019 the name has been changed to the SCRR Memorial Award to continue to honor Carey as
well as other past club members who shared in his spirit and love for the club. These past
members include: Hank Coppock, Thorpe Running, Dale Carlson, Leon Meyer, Steve and
Cheryl Tenvoorde, Keith Nelson, Gerry Stock, Carol Wintheiser, Jeannine Sjogren, Dave
Carlson, and John Seiler.

Mark Klaverkamp, 2024 SCRR Memorial Award Recipient

This years Memorial Award recipient has contributed so much to our
club. He created the Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon scholarship program
that continues today. He stayed on for an extra year as club president
during our transition to staggered terms. He has been an anchor at
Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday runs. He is always available to lend an
ear for club members who may be struggling or in need of a check in.
After I told the club about my cardiac test results, he was the first
person to pull me aside, look me in the eye and ask how are you doing?
His positive attitude and sense of humor are infectious.

Past Award Recipients