PNA Dawn Musselman Inspirational Swimmer Award
The deadline for submissions is March 21st.
PNA has presented the Dawn Musselman Inspirational Swimmer Award annually since 1986, in memory of our “ultimate Masters swimmer,” Dawn Musselman (1913-1986). Dawn inspired others and encouraged them to do their best. Want to know more? Read the article about her on pages 4-5 of the July 1976 issue of The WetSet. Also Dan Levin’s 1978 Sports Illustrated article about Dawn!
| The recipients are: 2026 – [nominate!] 2025 – Dan Underbrink 2024 – Brian Woodbury 2023 – Mason Chuang 2022 – Jim Lasersohn 2021 – Tonya Berg 2020 – Steve Freeborn 2019 – Arni Litt 2018 – Lisa Dahl 2017 – Zena Courtney 2016 – Steve Peterson 2015 – Sally Dillon 2014 – Charlotte Davis 2013 – Rick Colella 2012 – Kiko Kimura 2011 – Sarah Welch 2010 – Betsey Kassen 2009 – Steve LaHaie 2008 – June Van Leynseele 2007 – Lee Carlson 2006 – Jeanne Ensign 2005 – Gene Crossett 2004 – Kathy Casey 2003 – Chaya Amiad 2002 – Barb Gundred 2001 – Paul Ikeda 2000 – Joan Davis 1999 – Dan Frost 1998 – Clark Pace 1997 – Suzanne Dills 1996 – Ian Thompson 1995 – Tammi Keeler 1994 – Marion Mueller 1993 – Robin O’Leary 1992 – Jan Kavadas 1991 – Karen Jost 1990 – Tom Foley 1989 – Jim Penfield 1988 – Maxine Carlson 1987 – Marlene Holmes 1986 – Dawn Musselman |
 Photo by Earl Walter (Oregon Masters)Nominations are open to all PNA members. We’re looking for the candidate who – is an inspiration to all PNA swimmers – willingly shares information, training, or coaching tips – offers encouragement to other swimmers – exhibits good sportsmanship always – shows a strong commitment to PNA Masters Swimming. Do you swim with someone who qualifies? Compose a few paragraphs telling us why! The award, consisting of a personal plaque and the perpetual trophy with the recipient’s name added, is presented at the annual meeting banquet associated with the PNA Champs meet in mid-April. |