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. Please watch for announcements and join us for this social gathering where we recognize outstanding members in our community.
Congratulations to Jim and Anna Lea Matysek for receiving the 2022 Captain Ransom J. Arthur, M.D Award from USMS!
February 12, 2022 Awards Social – Clearwater, Florida
The Florida LMSC Annual Awards Social was held at the conclusion of Saturday’s session of the Clearwater Valentine’s Meet on February 12th. A light lunch was served.
Congratulations to our FL LMSC Award winners. Awards were given for 2019, 2020, and 2021 due to past COVID issues:
2019 Florida LMSC Service Awards: Jack Groselle (Sarasota Sharks) & Nancy Kryka (Sarasota Sharks)
2019 Florida LMSC Volunteer Award: John Ware
2019 Leather Lung Awards: Daphne Elliott, Postal; Cheryl Kupan: SCY & LCM,
2020 Florida LMSC Service Award: Jim Matysek (Sarasota Sharks)
2021 Florida LMSC Volunteer Awards: Joann Gauzen and Janet Whitlock
2021 Florida LMSC Service Award: Anna Lea Matysek (Sarasota Sharks)
2021 Lifetime Achievement Awards: Joan Campbell (FACT), Meegan Wilson (FACT)
2021 Leather Lung Awards: Cheryl Kupan, SCY & SCM: Christopher Stickle, LCM, SCM & Postal
Nominations are due by December 31.
Please send your Sue Moucha Overcoming Adversity Award nominations to Sue Moucha.
Please send Coaches, Leather Lung, and all Service Awards nominations to Cheryl Kupan.
Leather Lung Award Submission Form
Florida LMSC Service Award Nomination Form
Club Volunteer Award Nomination Form
Award Category, Description and Recipients
Information about each award and more details about nominations are included on each award page.
Previous Award Banquet Programs
2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015