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This award is given in honor of Captain Ransom J. Arthur, M.D., who, by his sacrifice, perserverance, and dedication to improving the health of adults through swimming, established the Masters swimming program in the United States. The award is given annually to the person who has done the most to further the objectives of Masters swimming.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by March 15
Since 1986, the Speedo/USMS Coach of the Year award has been presented at the USMS annual convention to a coach who demonstrates excellence in five areas: club and individual accomplishments, publications, contributions to USMS and the LMSC, letters of support and long-term contributions to Masters swimming.
Address any other questions to:
Frank "Skip" Thompson
USMS Coach of the Year Subcommittee
2660 Littletell Ave.
West Bloomfield, MI 48324
Ph (248) 683-2191
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by June 15
As a volunteer-driven organization, USMS is forever grateful to the hundreds of talented volunteers who give their time, talent, and expertise to help all phases of our programs. Among those volunteers there are some whose service stands out in its scope, its impact on the program, and the numbers of USMS members who have benefited from their efforts on the local, regional, and national level.
If you would like to submit a candidate for this award, write a one-page letter detailing why the candidate is deserving of the award and send it to:
Kelly Crandell
1642 S Winnifred St.
Tacoma, WA 98465
It can also be emailed to Kelly Crandell (awards AT usms DOT org)
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 30
This award is presented annually to the person who has contributed the most to USMS national championship meets.
USMS clubs are constantly trying to develop programs that draw people in, support their swimmers, and set the standard for other clubs to follow. This annual award publicly recognizes those efforts of the great clubs that embody these attributes.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by July 30
The June Krauser Communications Award is presented annually to an individual, or group, whose communicative efforts have contributed to the growth, improvement, or success of United States Masters Swimming.
To submit a nomination, write a one-page letter detailing why the candidate is deserving of the award and send it to:
Hugh Moore
2102 N Vassault
Tacoma, WA 98406
E-mail: swimmoore@comcast.net
Nominations are being accepted as late as July 29, 2007 (in hand, not post-marked).
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 1
This award is presented annually to the most outstanding LMSC or club newsletter.
To submit your newsletter, or another newsletter, for consideration, send a copy of the newsletter directly to the Communications Committee Chair at Communications AT usms DOT org using your own E-Mail program (convert AT and DOT to the @ and . characters), SUBJECT: Newsletter of the Year.
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 1
The United States Masters Swimming Fitness Committee annually presents the USMS Fitness Award to individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding contribution to fitness activities within USMS.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nominations are due by July 1
The award is presented annually to the swimmer who performs the most outstanding 400 yard individual medley at the Short Course National Championships.
To view all award recipients for a given year, select the year below:
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