2026 Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award is presented annually. USMS-registered athletes, coaches, volunteers, and clubs who show a public commitment to diversity, equity, equality, and inclusion across race, gender, age religion, identity, and ability at the club, LMSC/Zone or national level are eligible for this award. The award recognizes individuals or clubs that create a diverse and inclusive environment in USMS, thereby making everyone feel empowered to bring their full, authentic, unique selves to the sport. The nomination deadline is July 1.
Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s Goals and Objectives

The USMS Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to create a culture of inclusion and opportunity within USMS for people of diverse backgrounds by developing resources and engaging coaches, LMSCs, and volunteers.

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Nominee Information

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

Volunteer contributions come in many shapes and forms. Your nomination should list specific and substantial distinguished accomplishments the nominee has made in addressing and raising awareness about issues of equity, equality, diversity and inclusion across Masters Swimming at a National, LMSC, or local level that meet any of the Diversity and Inclusion’s Committee’s objectives listed above; and the impact those contributions have made.Nomination applications are encouraged to be as specific as possible in describing, showing and illustrating the merits of the nominee.
Describe the impact of the nominee’s significant contributions.
Describe the types of service/actions the nominee has accomplished.*
Approximate years of the nominee’s contributions (e.g., 2018–2025).*
Provide details on where the service(s)/action(s) were performed.*
How has the nominee’s service contributed to or fostered a climate of inclusion, diversity, equity, and/or equality?*
In addition to a testimonial from the nominator, please include detailed testimonials from no more than four (4) individuals. (i.e., from fellow USMS members, community members, and/or coworkers outside of the USMS organization)

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Acknowledgment
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award

Diversity & Inclusion Committee’s Goals and Objectives

Nominator Information

Nominee Information

Nomination Criteria

Additional Information

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