Two senior members of the AAA received awards at UKA 2007 held at National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham, on 1st December 2007.

The first award was presented by the Secretary of the British Association of Track & Field Leagues (BATFL), Alan Johnson. Norma Blaine received a new memorial award in honour of the late Frank Starkie. Frank was Chairman of BATFL upon his sudden death and to recognise Frank's contribution to the sport it was decided by BATFL to have this award dedicated to his memory. The award is therefore for the person who BATFL feels has given outstanding service in the track and field. Norma was judged to be the most fitting recipient for this new award. Norma was the first female Chairman of Birchfield H &AC, she was also secretary of the Midland Counties Womens AA, and has fought tirelessly for women's athletics over the years, She is currently the Chairman of the Midland Women's T & F league, Chairman of the UKWAL and I think Chairman or Vice Chairman of the NYAL. Norma is a staunch supporter of leagues and Club athletics but has also been a pivotal member of previous GB teams and obviously popular as was shown by how many of the athletes came to congratulate after receiving her award.

UK Athletics Chairman Ed Warner presented two special awards, both to recognise Meritous Service to Athletics. One of these awards, the final award of the evening went to George Bunner of Halton & Frodsham Harriers and a life long member of Liverpool Harriers.

For more than 30 years George has made an immense contribution to the sport. His development of Sportshall Athletics into a competitive winter sport has introduced many thousands of young people throughout Britain, and now worldwide, to the fun of athletics. 

Not only has he inspired thousands to run, jump and throw but also he has motivated hundreds of people to pick up a clipboard, stopwatch or tape measure and volunteer. He has since carried on to bring us star:track which in turn has made an indelible mark as the first step into our sport for many thousands of young athletes and offered fresh coaching opportunities to an army of volunteers. Many of the current Great Britain & Northern Ireland team have enjoyed Sportshall Athletics and have since gone on to World Junior, World and Olympic glory. His contribution to their early interest and motivation should not be underplayed.