PURPOSE
An organization such a Masters Swimming Canada depends on a vast number of volunteers to survive and flourish. Among these volunteers there are some who distinguish themselves through dedication, involvement, experience and commitment, by years of service, by significant contributions and by perpetuating the philosophy of Masters swimming.
KAY EASUN WINS THE 2005 HUD STEWART AWARD
Kay Easun wins the first Hud Stewart Award for her leadership in all aspects of swimming. Details
AWARD
The contribution award shall be named the Hud Stewart Award in honor of the person who did the most to get Masters swimming started in Canada in 1973 and in it's organization in the 70's & 80's. Details
The award itself shall be housed at the Canadian Aquatic Hall of Fame in Winnipeg. Recipient's name plaques shall be added annually. Keeper awards will go to each recipient. Details
CRITERIA
The award shall be given annually to the person who has contributed the most to further the objectives of Masters swimming in Canada. That individual shall have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the betterment of our sport.
The individual may be a swimmer, coach, volunteer and/or administrator.
There shall be one recipient per year, unless otherwise decided by the awards committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
SELECTION PROCESS
Nominations shall be accepted from any registered member of MSC.
All nominations listing the contributions that person has made to Masters swimming along with a short biography and shall be submitted on the Nomination Form which can be accessed below.
This procedure process and form shall be posted on the MSC web site and included in the fall edition of Waves/La Vague.
All nominations shall be received by the Awards Committee by January 15 of the year that the award is to be presented.
The Awards Committee shall present their choice of the recipient for the year to the Board of Directors for approval no later than March 31.
PRESENTATION
The award shall be presented by the president of MSC, or his delegate, at the "social" of the Canadian Championship.
Proposed by the Awards Committee and approved by the Board Nov.7, 2004.