Awards

Recognizing Our Members

The first annual Florida LMSC Awards Social was held in Clearwater following the Valentine’s Meet in 2002. Swimmers achievements and service to the LMSC and their clubs are honored. 

2026 Florida LMSC Awards Social

Plan to attend and mark your calendars for the LMSC Social and Awards following the March 2026 St Pete Masters SCY/Bob Beach Championship, Saturday afternoon.

Award Category, Description, Nomination Forms and Past Recipients 
Award descriptions,  nomination forms, and a list of past recipients are included on each award page.
Please send Coaches, Leather Lung, and all Service Awards nominations to Ryan Kloppe by January 31, 2026.
Please send your Sue Moucha Overcoming Adversity Award nominations  to Sue Moucha by January 31, 2026.

2025 Florida LMSC Awards Social 

The 2025 Florida LMSC Awards Presentations for 2024 were presented by each club.

Congratulations to the Following Swimmers

  • Florida LMSC Sue Moucha Overcoming Diversity Award
    • Steven Gold, Bolles School Sharks Masters Swimming
  • Florida LMSC Coach of the Year Award
    • Sean Abbey, Bolles School Sharks Masters Swimming
  • Florida LMSC Service Award
    • Richard “Mike” Whaley, Sarasota Sharks
  • Leather Lung Award
    • Cheryl Kupan, St Pete Masters – SCY, LCM, SCM
    • Christopher Stickle, St Pete Masters – SCY, LCM, SCM, Postal
    • Sarah Swoch, St Pete Masters – Postals
    • Steven Gold, Bolles School Masters Swim Club – Postals
  • See the article about the 2025 Awards Presentations

Awards Stories

2025

2024

See Previous Award Banquet Programs:

2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

USMS National Awards

Florida LMSC Members Receive National Awards

The following awards are no longer presented. Here are the links to the recipients in prior years: