PNA Dawn Musselman Inspirational Swimmer Award
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: 2025 – [nominate!] 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! (Send to Steve Peterson before the end of March.) The award, consisting of a personal plaque and the perpetual trophy with the recipient’s name added, is presented at the PNA Champs meet in Federal Way at the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. |