Every year at Trafford Rowing Club's Annual Dinner, a number of awards are presented to members of the club for their achievements in rowing, or their contribution to the club over the years. In 2006, two new trophies were presented for the first time to the "Best Newcomer" to the sport, and "Best Junior" member of the club. In 2007, a new award was introduced to recognise the contribution of the veteran squad, and in 2008 - The Golden Crab.
The Ken Jolley Trophy
Awarded to a racing member, or members, of the club for rowing achievement. Any member of the Senior Men's, Women's, Veteran, or Junior racing squads is eligible for this award. First awarded in 1991, the winner or winners of the Ken Jolley Trophy are chosen by the Club Captain.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Andy Sykes |
| 2012 | - Simon Porter, Dan Hopkinson, Mark Smith, Max Morgan - Helen Matthews |
| 2011 | - Chris Barton, Carly Barton |
| 2010 | - Tanya Taylor |
| 2009 | - Ron Potter |
| 2008 | - Peter Grady, Mike Arnold |
| 2007 | - Manue Chardon, Kathy Josefsen, Tanya Taylor, Tracey Summers, Portia Wing |
| 2006 | - Emma Jones |
| 2005 | - Dan McEwen, Giles Gamon, Erik Dinandt, Mark Hamer, Suboda Weerasinghe |
| 2004 | - Justin Hobson |
| 2003 | - The Women's Squad |
| 2002 | - Paul Howe |
| 2001 | - Ron Potter, Claire McGhee |
| 2000 | - Pete Abbot, Ron Potter |
| 1999 | - Laura Griffin |
| 1998 | - Laura Griffin |
| 1997 | - Ron Potter |
| 1996 | - The Veteran Squad |
| 1995 | - Ben McCann |
| 1994 | - Nabil Speakes |
| 1993 | - Nabil Speakes |
| 1992 | - Martin Chandler |
| 1991 | - Martin Chandler |
The President's Trophy
Awarded for "Outstanding Contribution" to Trafford RC. Any member of the club is eligible for this award. Donated by Derek Chandler and first awarded in 1999, the winner or winners of The President's Trophy are chosen by the Club Captain.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Chris and Carly Barton |
| 2012 | - Adrian Bill |
| 2011 | - Andy Sykes |
| 2010 | - Andy Lowe |
| 2009 | - Richard Taylor |
| 2008 | - Mark Hamer |
| 2007 | - Dorian Hames |
| 2006 | - Kathy Josefsen |
| 2005 | - Ron Potter |
| 2004 | - David Peckitt |
| 2003 | - Tanya Taylor |
| 2002 | - Mike Chivers |
| 2001 | - Dave Westwell |
| 2000 | - No Winner |
| 1999 | - Mark Garland |
The Bridgewater Cup
Awarded to the "Best Junior Member". Any junior member of the club, aged 18 or under, is eligible for this award. Donated by Richard & Tanya Taylor and first awarded in 2006, the winner or winners, of The Bridgewater Cup are chosen by the Junior Vice-Captain.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Larry Carr |
| 2012 | - Freya Sykes |
| 2011 | - Ben Archer |
| 2010 | - Kernius Malys |
| 2009 | - Will Robinson |
| 2008 | - Ralph Taylor |
| 2007 | - Portia Wing |
| 2006 | - Matthew Robinson |
The Trafford Cup
Awarded to the "Best Newcomer" to the sport of rowing at Trafford RC. Any member who has learnt to row at Trafford RC and is in their first eighteen months at the club is eligible for this award. First awarded in 2006 the winner or winners of The Trafford Cup are chosen by the club's Vice-Captains.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Mike Fildes |
| 2012 | - Jo Payne |
| 2011 | - Paul Little |
| 2010 | - Ruth Handbury |
| 2009 | - Nathan Pamma |
| 2008 | - Rosie Burgess |
| 2007 | - Hywel Benjamin |
| 2006 | - David Mikoska |
Junior Endeavour Award
This is to recognise junior contribution to the club and is decided by the Junior coordinator. Donated by Derek Chandler in 2013.
| 2013 | - Victoria Alderson |
The Metrovics Cup
Awarded to a member, or members, of the Veteran Squad in recognition of their contribution to veteran rowing at Trafford RC. Any member of the club over the age of 31 is eligible for this award. Donated by the founding members of Metrovics Boat Club and first awarded in 2007, the winner or winners of The Metrovics Cup, are chosen by members of the Veteran Squad.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Claire Nicholls |
| 2012 | - Dave Westwell |
| 2011 | - Peter Grady |
| 2010 | - Peter Grady |
| 2009 | - Lorna Dunn |
| 2008 | - Claire Nicholls |
| 2007 | - Mike Arnold |
The Bridgewater 4
Fashioned in the shape of a propeller blade, this award was first presented in 1966 by the Metrovics Rowing Club for the fastest visiting four to the Annual Bridgewater Head (now Trafford Head). The trophy was last presented to a visiting club in 1982, after which it disappeared. However, whilst cleaning out their boathouse, Hollingworth Lake RC re-discovered the trophy and after a 25 year absence it was returned to its rightful home. After such a long period of absence, the Committee decided that the trophy would in future be presented to the fastest Trafford four or quad scull competing at Trafford Head, whether male, female, mixed, senior, junior or veteran.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | - Bronya & Amy / Warrington RC |
| 2012 | - Ailbhe, Helen M, Louise, Jo & Josh |
| 2011 | - W IM3 4+ (Sarah Bennett, Cassi Admas, Rhainnon Evans, Carly Barton, Patrick the cox) |
| 2010 | - M IM3 4+ (Nathan Pamma, Elliot Parks, Andy Sykes, Andy Welling, Helen) |
| 2008/09 | - M S2 4+ (Andy Sykes, Roy Barry, Simon Weeks, Hywel Benjamin, Abi Stevenson) |
| 2007 | - M Vet E 4x (Peter Grady, Ron Potter, Mike Arnold, Steve Thompson) |
| 1983 - 2006 | - Missing in Action |
| 1982 | - Hollingworth Lake RC |
| 1981 | - Hollingworth Lake RC |
| 1978/80 | - No Winners |
| 1977 | - Northwich RC |
| 1976 | - Northwich RC |
| 1975 | - No Winners |
| 1974 | - Northwich RC |
| 1973 | - Bradford ARC |
| 1972 | - Bradford ARC |
| 1971 | - No Winners |
| 1970 | - Manchester University BC |
| 1969 | - Manchester University BC |
| 1968 | - Nottingham University BC |
| 1967 | - Lancaster University BC |
| 1966 | - Nottingham BC |
The Golden Crab
The award, unsurprisingly fashioned in the shape of a golden crab, is a fun award presented to the club member who has made the biggest fool of themselves since the previous Annual Dinner. Donated by Hywel Benjamin and first awarded in 2008, The Golden Crab is a rather dubious distinction to have bestowed up a club member, but fun all the same! Anyone is eligible to win this one.
Previous winners are:
| 2013 | Cunningham, Lindsey Greenwood, Christine Hyde, Amy Cowx |
| 2012 | - Nathan (cox) Hywel, Sam, Nick, Max (capsize the boat before they had even started moving) |
| 2010 | - Will Goundry |
| 2009 | - Nick Lindsay (for throwing his phone & wallet into the canal and then diving in to rescue them) |
| 2008 | - Matthew Cook (for rowing into the side of Lake Windermere) |
Club Honours
| 2009 | - Ron Potter - Life Member |
| 2006 | - Steve Spencer - Life Member |
| 2006 | - Martin Chandler - Commonwealth Regatta |
| 2004 | - Derek Chandler - Life Member |
| 2002 | - Martin Chandler - Commonwealth Regatta |
| 1998 | - Ken Ball - Life Member |
| 1994 | - Martin Chandler - GB Junior |
| 1989 | - John Waite - GB Junior |
| 1988 | - Wendy Hill - GB Junior |
| 1987 | - John Gill - Life Member |
| 1986 | - Nigel Robinson - GB Junior |
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