Swim coach Eddie Reese has been named the winner of the 2024 USA Swimming Award, considered by many to be the organization’s highest honor, in recognition of his over-40-year long coaching career. The honor is a lifetime achievement award of sorts for individuals who have contributed to the sport in transformational ways.
Reese is one of a number of individuals honored this weekend at the USA Swimming Workshop/Annual Business Meeting in Denver.
Full List of Award Winners
- USA Swimming Award: Eddie Reese
- Developmental Coach of the Year Award: Chris Plumb
- James (Jimi) Raymond Flowers Coach of the Year Award: Jamal Hill
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award: Maritza Correia McClendon
- Trischa L. Zorn Award: Anastasia Pagonis
- 2023 Pinnacle Award: Marianne Walling
- 2024 Pinnacle Award: Jamie Cahn
- Athletes Distinguished Service Award: Ashley Twichell Wall
- Athlete Appreciation Award: Derek Paul
- Adolph Kiefer Safety Commendation Award: Mike Seip
- Open Water Achievement Award: Mark McCaw