2026 Fitness Award

Fitness Award

The Recognition and Awards Committee annually presents the Fitness Award to USMS-registered individuals and organizations demonstrating outstanding contribution to fitness activities within USMS. Fitness Award nominee is someone who by their example both passively and actively encourages others to seek fitness through swimming as a lifestyle (competition is not required). The individual provides encouragement through social interaction in and out of the water to keep people involved in a fitness lifestyle within their swimming community. 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 (If this nomination is for a group, list the names and, when appropriate, titles of contributors.)*
Nominee Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Nominee Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Nominee Email Address*
example@example.com
Nominee Club or Workout Group *
Nominee LMSC*
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Nomination Criteria

Describe the Nominee’s significant contributions.
1. Describe the nominee’s program(s), activities, and/or initiatives that advance the interests and benefits for Masters fitness swimmers.*
2. What are/were the goals for the program(s), activities, and/or initiatives?*
3. Who are/were the target audience(s) for the program(s), activities, and/or initiatives?*
4. What are/were the results and benefits of the program(s), activities, and/or initiatives?*
5. Explain the outcomes, citing specific examples showing numbers/data, if known, of swimmers reached/participation, and the benefits received by participants.*
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.*

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

I agree
Submission Date and Time
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Fitness Award