February 29, 2024- The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association has announced the details and recipients of the 2024 Annual Awards Celebration. This event will honor five distinguished individuals within the swimming and diving community. Alongside these primary awards, special acknowledgment will be given to those inducted into the inaugural class of the Division III Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame, the top individual and university that raised funds to fight cancer through Swim Across America, and collegiate coaches who have achieved significant milestones in their years of service.

"We are deeply honored and thrilled to celebrate this exceptional group of individuals who have truly made a difference, each contributing in unique and impactful ways to the sport of swimming and diving. We eagerly anticipate coming together in Indianapolis to express our gratitude and celebrate not only these remarkable individuals but also their collective efforts, which have significantly shaped our sport” commented Samantha Barany, Executive Director of College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association.

Save the date for May 6, 2024, as the Annual Awards Celebration takes place at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis.

CSCAA Major Award Winners

Doug Grooms: Richard E. Steadman Award

Dennis Dale: Lifetime Achievement Award

Ambassador Andrew Young: Charles McCafferee Award

Kyle Sockwell: Ben Franklin Award

Steve Collins: National Collegiate and Scholastic Trophy

Full List of 2024 Division III Hall of Fame

Swim Across America Recognition

About the College Cup: Swim Across America and the CSCAA have joined forces to honor the significant philanthropic endeavors of numerous college teams. The College Cup stands as a year-long fundraising showdown amongst Swim Across America college teams nationwide. Through active involvement in the College Cup, teams collaborate to make a difference in the battle against cancer, all the while engaging in open water competition alongside fellow college teams. This year the CSCAA will recognize Emory University as the top fundraising team and William Kerscher (Emory University) as the top fundraising individual.

About Annual Meetings

The 2024 CSCAA Annual Meetings & Convention will take place from May 5-8, 2024, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Individuals who are not attending the Annual Meetings, but wish to join the Awards Celebration can RSVP and purchase tickets by contacting Edie Ashman: edie@cscaa.org.

CSCAA Members can register for the Annual Meetings here.

About the CSCAA

Founded in 1922, the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) – the first organization of college coaches in America - is a professional organization of college swimming and diving coaches dedicated to serving and providing leadership for the advancement of the sport of swimming & diving at the collegiate level.

About Swim Across America

Swim Across America (SAA) is dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research, prevention, and treatment through swimming-related events. With the help of hundreds of volunteers nationwide and past and current Olympians, Swim Across America is helping find a cure for cancer through athleticism, community outreach and direct service. To learn more visit swimacrossamerica.org or follow on Facebook @SwimAcrossAmerica or on Instagram @SAASwim.