The first USMS Service Awards were presented in 1997 by then President Mel Goldstein. In 2000 the award was named in honor of the original “voice” of USMS, Dorothy Donnelly. Up to 15 people are selected each year from nominations submitted by LMSCs, clubs and individuals. PNA’s Dot Donnelly awardees include:
2017 – Jim Davidson (PNA Open Water Coordinator)
2015 – Linda Chapman (PNA Meets Coordinator)
2011 – Herb Cook (PNA Secretary)
2009 – Lisa Dahl (PNA VP)
2009 – Paul Freeman (editor, The WetSet)
2008 – Tom Foley (PNA Past President, At-Large Rep, Historian)
2008 – Sarah Welch (PNA Fitness & Clinics Coordinator)
2007 – Arni Litt (PNA Registrar)
2007 – Steve Peterson (PNA President)
2006 – Kathy Casey (PNA Rules)
2006 – Hugh Moore
2006 – Walt Reid
2005 – Lee Carlson (PNA President)
2005 – Jan Kavadas
2002 – Sally Dillon
2002 – Jeanne Ensign
2002 – Sandy McNeel (editor, The WetSet)
1999 – Jane Moore