• Captain Ransom J Arthur MD Award

    Captain Ransom J Arthur MD 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 USMS volunteer who has done the most to further the USMS Mission, Vision, and Values and Strategic Priorities, generally over an extended period of time. 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.

  • Nominator Information

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  • Nominee Information

    Nominee(s) must be current USMS members.
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  • Nomination Criteria

    Describe the Nominee’s significant contributions.

  • Additional Information

    Use this section to provide any other information relevant to your nomination.
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