SPMS Awards

1. The purpose of this award is to recognize outstanding contributions made to Masters Swimming by SPMS members during the calendar year in which the award is presented.

2. The criteria for the award are as follows:

a. Has been a member of SPMS during the calendar year under consideration.

b. Has demonstrated outstanding contributions to Masters Swimming, such as support and leadership, recruitment of members, program development, and promotion of Masters Swimming at his or her club, or with SPMS or USMS during the year under consideration.

3. Nominations and Selection

a. There shall be no more than one award given each year.

b. Nominations can be made by any SPMS swimmer or SPMS club in the form of a written statement based on the criteria above, and submitted to the SPMS Chair or the Member-at-Large.

c. Selection will be made by the SPMS Awards Committee headed by the Member-at-Large.

d. The award shall be presented at the SPMS Short Course Meters Championships.

2011   Errol Graham

2010   Christie Ciraulo

2009   Julie Heather

2008   Mark Moore

2003   Lucy Johnson

2002   Gary McDowell

2001   Jessica Seaton

2000   Michael Collins

1999   Bonnie Adair

1998   John Kocker

1997   Malchia Olshan

1996   Gary Reese

1995   Gerry Rodrigues

1994   Jill Lapp

1993   Diane Granner-Gallas

1992   Rick Goeden

1991   Bill Early

1990   Chuck Hay

1989   Reg Richardson

1988   Barbara Dunbar

1987   Clay Evans

1986   Pamela Whittington

1985   Steve Schofield

1984   Judy Meyer