2026 June Krauser Communications Award

June Krauser Communications Award

The June Krauser Communications Award is presented annually to a USMS registered individual or group, whose volunteer work in communications has contributed to the growth, improvement, or success of Masters Swimming locally, regionally, or nationally. The nomination deadline is July 1.
USMS Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Priorities

Our passion is swimming and we know it changes lives. These are the principles that help guide our passion.
Mission: Empower adults to improve their lives through swimming.

Vision: Foster a nationwide adult swimming community through lifelong fitness, competition, and education.

Values
- Fitness
- Camaraderie
- Inclusion
- Learning
- Excellence
- Competition
- Fairness
Strategic Priorities: Details found here
- Club Development
- Events Development
- Community Development
- Local Focus and Support
- Independent Swimmer Support
You can read more about our strategic priorities here.

Nominee Information

Nominee(s) must be current USMS members.
Nominee Type*
Nominee Name (Please enter the individual's name or the group's name. If it is a group, there will be a separate box to fill out individual names and, when appropriate, titles)*
Nominee Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominee Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee Email Address*
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Nominee Club or Workout Group *
Nominee LMSC*
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Nomination Criteria

Describe the Nominee’s significant contributions.
1. If this nomination is for a group, list the names and, when appropriate, titles of contributors.*
2. Who are the specific communication targets (for example, club, LMSC, Zone, other)?*
3. What specific communication methods are utilized to reach each target? List all that apply, e.g., newsletter, website, social media, other. Please provide handles or links to specific platforms.*
4. Describe the types of communication and provide specific examples or links to specific examples, as pertinent.*
5. Describe communication methods and/or tools that are innovative.*
6. Explain how the nominee/s has/have made a difference to the club, LMSC or Zone and to the targeted audience.*
7. Do you have any data that supports the success of this nominee’s communication program / structure? For example, the percent of increase in reach to the target audience)?*
8. Please share any other relevant information that demonstrates the nominee’s contributions to communication that have not yet been expressed.

Additional Information

Use this section to provide any other information relevant to your nomination.
Describe how the nominee has furthered the USMS mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
Approximate years of the nominee’s contributions (e.g., 2018–2025).
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your nominee?
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Acknowledgment
I confirm that the nominee(s) is a current USMS member.*

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I agree that the information provided in this nomination is accurate to the best of my knowledge.*

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June Krauser Communications Award