The Welsh Athletics Award of Honour is for individuals either for active athletes to mark special performance achievement or for service (either a minimum of twenty-five years active contribution or, having already received the Meritorious Award, and completed a minimum of a further ten years of active contribution) at regional, district schools, or at national level for Welsh Schools or Welsh Athletics Ltd.
The following individuals were recognised in 2016.
- Derek Crowder (Official)
- Arthur Davies (Official)
- Kath Elias (Cardiff AAC / WSAA)
- Gordon Johnson (Official)
- Rose Johnson (Official)
- Steve Perks (Carmarthen and District Harriers AC)
- Rhys Williams (Cardiff AAC)
 Llongyfachiadau to all recipients.