These awards are in memory of Paul Thornton, an active and very popular member of Cleveland Orienteering Klub who sadly died of prostate cancer in 2021.  Paul put a lot of time and effort into coaching and organising activities for CLOK Juniors, so it is particularly approprite that the Paul Thornton Awards are presented annually to the Junior male and female who have shown the most commitment to their sport and their club over the last year.

The 2025 Paul Thornton Awards were presented during the CLOK AGM at Wilton Golf Club on Thursday 16th October 2025.