OMS Awards


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AwardDescriptionRecipients
Ol' BarnThe Ol' Barn Award honors Earl Walter (a.k.a. the Old Barnacle), a founding member of Oregon Masters Swimming and a longtime participant and contributor to Oregon swimming in many capacities. It was first awarded in 1982 to the Ol' Barn himself. This award is given annually to the individual who, in the opinion of the OMS Board of Directors, has shown outstanding leadership, dedication, and devotion throughout the year to this organization and to Masters swimming.Recipient List
Connie Wilson MemorialThe Connie Wilson Trophy memorializes Connie Wilson, a longtime participant and former Chair of Oregon Masters Swimming. It was first awarded in 1986. This award is given annually to an individual who, in the opinion of the OMS Board of Directors, has made an outstanding, long-term leadership contribution to this organization and to Masters Swimming.Recipient List
Hazel Bressie Spirit-FemaleThe Hazel Bressie Spirit-Female is awarded to the female who has shown enthusiasm and spirit to her team and/or other Masters swimmers during the past year.Recipient List
Gil Young Spirit-MaleThe Gil Young Spirit-Male is awarded to the male who has shown enthusiasm and spirit to his team and/or other Masters swimmers during the past year.Recipient List
Special ServiceThe Special Services award is given to an individual, organization, business, or group that has gone the extra mile by contributing outstanding service to a team or OMS.Recipient List
Art Welch "Most Splashes" AwardThis award is for the swimmer who has swum the most pool events at Oregon sanctioned swim meets.Recipient List
Male and Female 49 and Under Swimmer of the YearThe OMS Top Male and Female of the Year Award shall be determined by the compilation of points of all USMS Top 10 placings in SCY, SCM, and LCM with ten (10) points for first place, nine (9) points for second place, eight (8) points for third place, and so on, down to tenth place. The swimmer with the most points, the male(s) and female(s) forty-nine years of age and under, the male(s) and the female(s) fifty years of age and over, shall earn the OMS Top Male(s) and Female(s) of the Year Award. A second and third place award shall be given to those swimmers using the same criteria.Female Recipient List

Male Recipient List

Male and Female 50 and Over Swimmer of the YearThe OMS Top Male and Female of the Year Award shall be determined by the compilation of points of all USMS Top 10 placings in SCY, SCM, and LCM with ten (10) points for first place, nine (9) points for second place, eight (8) points for third place, and so on, down to tenth place. The swimmer with the most points, the male(s) and female(s) forty-nine years of age and under, the male(s) and the female(s) fifty years of age and over, shall earn the OMS Top Male(s) and Female(s) of the Year Award. A second and third place award shall be given to those swimmers using the same criteria.Female Recipient List

Male Recipient List
OMS Pool "All Star"An "OMS ALL STAR" award shall be presented to those individuals who have earned the OMS Top Male/Female Swimmer award five or more times. These swimmers have put OMS on the map with their continued swimming excellence in the nation. However, recognition will be yearly but the "All Star" will not be eligible for either award in the future.Recipient List
Team Spirit TEAM SPIRIT award shall be presented to the TEAM that demonstrates the most enthusiasm, encouragement, and unity. All OMS registered teams entered in the Association Championships are eligible.Recipient List