AMA Annual Awards are presented  at the AMA National Championships each year, and are based on performances in the previous calendar year. Each State/Territory member association nominates one person per category:

• Sprints/Hurdles

• Middle Distance/Steeplechase

• Distance

• Walks

• Jumps

• Throws

• Multi Events/Relays

• Most Outstanding Male Athlete

• Most Outstanding Female Athlete 

• Most Outstanding Individual Performance 

• Administrator/Official/Coach

An athlete may be nominated in more than one category, but is limited to winning only one category.

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AMA Special Recognition Award

From time to time the AMA Board recognises an outstanding achievement or service with a Special Recognition Award.

The presentation is made at the AMA National Championships