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Current Award Nominations

We are now accepting nominations for the Lillian MacKellar Distinguished Service Award for 2025.


The Lillian MacKellar Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual for unselfish service to the sport without thought of personal gain and with particular emphasis on working for the benefit of the athlete. The nominee cannot be a current athlete (except masters).


Information on Lillian “Billie” MacKellar’s service to the sport can be found here. A listing of previous recipients can be found here.


Nominees shall exhibit long-term service at the national, zone and local levels and even international programs. In addition, recipients exhibit a breadth of experience in support of athletes, coaches, officials and the organization as a whole as they work towards support of all Artistic Swimming athletes.

Use this form to submit your nominees or email the attached form/nomination to both Mary Ellen Wiegand at maryewiegand@verizon.net AND Carole Mitchell at carole.mitchell.1818@gmail.com. You can also mail the nomination form to: Mary Ellen Wiegand, 21 Forest Lake Drive, North Tonawanda N.Y, 14120 AND Carole Mitchell, 2338 Leah Rd, Richmond, VA 23230, but note that these must be RECEIVED no later than July 15 to be considered.

The deadline is JULY 15. Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

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