All World Athlete (AWA) is Ironman’s program that ranks athletes in various age groups and rewards them with points based on how well they finish relative to their age group. Achieving AWA status (Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum) indicates the top performers and provides them with exclusive benefits.
Ironman’s AWA program awards athletes points for their race times relative to their age group’s best five-year time. Athletes receive points after every event—the faster their time, the greater their points, and points accumulate over 12 months. The athletes can receive Bronze, Silver, Gold, or the highest status, Platinum, as they reach particular numbers of points, with rewards such as early registration, exclusive gear, and public recognition at events. Athletes are rewarded for frequent racing, and encouraged to beat personal best times. Training plans typically assist in helping athletes decrease swim, bike, and run times in order for them to receive increased points. For age-group triathletes, AWA standing indicates their performance and allows them to monitor their progress, set goals, and be in touch with leading amateur athletes in the Ironman organization.
