USMS Award Recipient

U.S. Masters Swimming Dorothy Donnelly Service Award



Recipient: Jerrilynn Bayless
Year: 2022
LMSC: Indiana

A member of Indiana LMSC since 2008, Jerrilynn was presented with the Irv Merritt Award in 2018, recognizing her enthusiasm in promoting Masters Swimming. She served on the LMSC board as Sanctions chair and impressed all with her thoroughness and computer skills. In 2020 Jerrilynn answered the call to serve as the LMSC chair. She was recognized for her great ideas, which included a virtual swim to raise funds for Forest Park Pool in Noblesville. On the national level, she was active on the Officials Committee, officiated at the 2019 College Club swim meet, and at the 2021 USMS Summer Nationals. Jerrilynn also officiated at High School swimming meets, including the 2022 State Meet.