The Long Distance National Championship Award is presented annually to a USMS registered individual or group who has made significant contributions to the success and promotion of USMS Long Distance National Championship events. These events include the Virtual Championship and Open Water events.

  • Award Recipients
  • 2026 Nomination Form - The nomination form will be available by May 2026. Please note that the form is year specific and may include updated questions, as determined by the committee. We encourage nominators to check back in the spring for the latest version of the form and submission details.

Nominations are due by July 1