2026 Open Water Service Award

Open Water Service Award

This award honors individuals who have made significant service contributions to promoting and building excellence in USMS open water swimming in the following ways: Embodies the USMS mission, vision, goals, and objectives through open water swimming service; contributes to open water notably in several roles (i.e., USMS Open Water/Long Distance national committees, LMSC open water/long distance chair, event and/or safety director, official, coach, clinician, and/or volunteer); contributes to open water notably at different levels of USMS (i.e. national, zone, LMSC, and/or local); or demonstrates extraordinary measurable service achievement and impact. The nomination deadline is July 1.
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Nominee Information

Nominate an individual or group for the USMS Long Distance National Championship Award recognizing significant contributions. Nominees for the award must be a current USMS member, club or LMSC.
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Nomination Criteria
Describe how the nominee has contributed to the success and promotion of USMS open water swimming service.*
Provide specific examples of the nominee’s involvement in Open Water events.*
Describe the impact of the nominee’s contributions to the overall promotion of USMS open water swimming.*
Approximate years of the nominee’s contributions (e.g., 2018–2025).*
Describe how the nominee has furthered the USMS mission, vision, goals, and objectives.*
Service and contributions: USMS national committees, LMSC open water/long distance chair, event and/or safety director, official, coach, clinician, and/or volunteer.*
How has the nominee developed, mentored, or empowered others. Can you share a specific time where the nominee’s leadership directly led to success?*

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Acknowledgment
I confirm that the nominee is a currently registered with USMS and that their contributions relate to USMS Open Water Service.*

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Open Water Service Award