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The Ransom J. Arthur Award
This award is given in honor of Captain Ransom J. Arthur, M.D., who, by his sacrifice, perseverance, 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
The Speedo/U.S. Masters Swimming Coach Of The Year Award
Since 1986, the Speedo/U.S. Masters Swimming Coach of the Year award has been presented at the U.S. Masters Swimming annual convention to a coach who demonstrates excellence in five areas: club and individual accomplishments, publications, contributions to U.S. Masters Swimming and the LMSC, letters of support and long-term contributions to Masters swimming.
Address any other questions to:
Kris Houchens
Coordinator, Coach of the Year Subcommittee
(317) 475-1823 (2 - 8 pm EST)
krishouchens AT hotmail DOT com
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nominations are due by June 15
The Dorothy Donnelly USMS Service Award
As a volunteer-driven organization, USMS is forever grateful to the hundreds of volunteers who give their time, talent, and expertise to help all phases of our programs. Among those volunteers are some whose service stands out in its scope and its impact on the program and the USMS members who have benefited from their efforts on the local, regional, and national level.
The first USMS Service Awards were instituted and presented in 1997 by then USMS President, Mel Goldstein. In 2000 the award was renamed to honor Dorothy Donnelly. Dot was very active in the Connecticut AAU as the registrar for not only swimming, but also synchronized swimming and track and field. She went on to be an active USMS member and accomplished swimmer in Connecticut, and she was the first USMS Executive Secretary, serving from 1985 to 1996. Her incomparable candor, enthusiasm, persistence, and unselfish dedication provided much of what makes USMS the unique user-friendly organization it is today. Dot was a Ransom J. Arthur award winner in 1983.
Up to 15 people are selected each year from nominations coming from LMSCs, clubs, and individuals. Since the Service Award's inception 148 individuals have been honored.
To make a nomination, submit a one-page letter citing the reasons the individual deserves recognition and the award.
Electronic submission is preferred - send to:
awards AT usms DOT org
You can also send it to:
Sally Dillon
PO Box 845
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 1
The Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award
The U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee initiated a new award in 2008 with the goal of recognizing coaches who are building our membership in communities throughout our country. Originally named the Grass Roots Coaching Award, it has been renamed to honor Coach Kerry O'Brien of Walnut Creek Masters, who embodies the passion, dedication, and heart that these coaches bring to the pool deck. It is with the efforts of individuals like these that U.S. Masters Swimming will most certainly move to a greater level.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nominations are due by June 15
The USMS Club of the Year Award
USMS clubs are constantly trying to develop programs that draw people in, support their swimmers, and set the standard for other clubs to follow. Initiated in 2006, this annual award publicly recognizes the efforts of the great clubs that embody these attributes.
LMSCs may nominate clubs or they may encourage individual clubs to nominate themselves. Once a club receives this award, that club may not be nominated again for a period of five years.
Based upon the three core objectives: Serve, Educate, and Build Membership, each applicant should describe how the nominated club has met and is currently meeting the criteria.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by July 1
The June Krauser Communications Award
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 AT comcast DOT net
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 1
The Newsletter Of The Year Award
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
SUBJECT: Newsletter of the Year.
Award Recipients
Nominations are due by July 1
The USMS Fitness Award
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.
Please use the provided nomination form and electronic submissions are encouraged. Submit them to Fitness Chair, Marcia Anziano at fitness AT usms DOT org.
Award Recipients
Nomination Information
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by July 1
The USMS National Championship Meets Award
Presented by the Raleigh Area Masters Swim Team in cooperation with the USMS Championship Committee.
This annual award is presented to someone who makes significant contributions to USMS National Championship meets. The award recognizes efforts to assist USMS and meet hosts in providing excellent competitive conditions for championship racing or otherwise contributing to the success of USMS National Championships or national championship-level competitions (including international meets) held in the U.S.
Award Recipients
Nomination Form
Nominations are due by July 1
The Ted Haartz USMS Staff Appreciation Award
This award is named in honor of Ted Haartz who since 1970, has been a leader in U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS), establishing the foundation by which it is evolving into a professionally run organization. During Ted’s tenure as President, the organization became a national governing body. He has continued to be an advocate for USMS development of a professional staff.
The award recognizes one individual who has demonstrated excellence in assisting and supporting the staff in the National Office with its professional duties of servicing, promoting, and building the membership. This award celebrates the organization’s volunteer roots, as well as its future, specifically by recognizing efforts that support and assist the staff in its responsibilities.
The David Yorzyk Memorial Award
The award is presented annually to the swimmer who performs the most outstanding 400 yard individual medley at the Short Course National Championships.
The David Yorzyk Award was created in 1986 by Mani Sanguilly in honor of David Yorzyk, a young swimmer who tragically lost his life in 1984 at the age of 19. David Yorzyk was an up and coming swimmer whose expertise was the 400 IM. His father, Bill Yorzyk, is well known for his butterfly mechanics and performance at the 1956 Olympics.
The USMS Athletes Inducted Into the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
The International Swimming Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational organization located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The ISHOF mission is to “promote the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to fitness, good health, quality of life, and the water safety of children.” The ISHOF mission is accomplished “through operation of the International Swimming Hall of Fame, a dynamic shrine dedicated to the history, memory, and recognition of the famous swimmers, divers, water polo players, synchronized swimmers, and persons involved in life saving activities and education, throughout the world, whose lives and accomplishments will serve to inspire, educate, and be role models for all those who participate in the Hall of Fame’s experience and programs.”
It is the role of the USMS Recognition and Awards Committee to ensure that qualified USMS members are submitted as candidates for the various categories: Swimming, Diving, Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, Open Water, Coaches, Contributors, Pioneers and Masters. Honor Masters Category.
The criteria for being considered as an honor masters nominee include the following: 16 years of active participation as a masters athlete (beginning at age 25, the minimum age for FINA competition), active competition in a minimum of four masters age groups, masters national and international dominance, high performance achievements as measured by masters world and national records, andgenuine contribution to the sport in general.
The USMS Athletes Inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame (IMSHOF)
The International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame is maintained within the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The purpose of the IMSHOF is to recognize masters swimmers for their achievements as outstanding competitors and contributors to Masters swimming with a goal of inspiring every adult to live an active and healthy lifestyle by swimming.
It is the role of the USMS Recognition and Awards Committee to ensure that qualified USMS members are submitted as candidates for several of the aquatic categories: Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Coaches, and Contributors.
Award Recipients by Year
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