2010 Golden Goggle Awards a Great Success!

2010 Golden Goggle Awards a Great Success!

Each year, USA Swimming’s best and brightest gather together to celebrate our athletes and their accomplishments at the star-studded Golden Goggle Awards; our annual special event to raise funds for the USA Swimming Foundation and the Make a Splash water safety initiative. The gala in 2010 was no exception, as nearly 700 guests took over the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York City on November 22^nd for a glamorous night of celebrating wins, recognizing milestones, and honoring athletes, coaches and USA Swimming community members.

Highlights of the night include recognizing the 2010 Pan Pacifics Championship Team, entertainment by the infamous PS-22 Choir from Staten Island (performing next at the Academy Awards!), being treated to LIVE audience updates by Summer Sanders, and a heartwarming tribute to late swimming champion, Fran Crippen.

In addition to celebrating successes, this special event raised record-setting funds for the USA Swimming Foundation. As the charitable arm of USA Swimming, the Foundation’s mission is to support our U.S. National Team and to make every child in America water-safe through the Make a Splash program. Congratulations to each Golden Goggles guest for not only celebrating with the team, but for also supporting the USA Swimming Foundation!

For a list of award winners recap of the night and for information on this years event, click here.

And most importantly, don’t forget to save the date for next year’s Golden Goggle Awards, to be held on Sunday, November 20 in Los Angeles, California.

Want to be a part of the magic at the 2011 Golden Goggle Awards? Reach out to the USA Swimming Foundation team at Foundation@usaswimming.org for more information on guest tickets and sponsorship opportunities!

2010 Golden Goggle Awards are a great success!

The seventh annual Golden Goggle Awards, held at the Marriott Marquis in New York City honored the 2010 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championship Team! It was a night to be remembered with the following athletes taking home awards:

Breakout Performer of the Year: Missy Franklin

Perseverance Award: Kate Ziegler

Coach of the Year Award: Gregg Troy

Relay Performance of the Year: Women's 4x100 Medley Relay
Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships
Natalie Coughlin, Jessica Hardy
Rebecca Soni, Dana Vollmer

Female Race of the Year: Rebecca Soni, 200 Breaststroke, Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships

Male Race of the Year: Ryan Lochte, 200 IM, Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships

Female Athlete of the Year: Rebecca Soni

Male Athlete of the Year: Ryan Lochte

Check out all the Golden Goggle Awards Coverage (including a live webcast the night of the event) on SwimNetwork.com

2009 Golden Goggle Awards Recap

The 2009 Golden Goggle Awards were a huge sucess! Many thanks to all of the guests, coaches, celebrities and of course the athletes who made it a special night!

2009 Golden Goggle Award Winners:

Breakout Performer of the Year: Tyler Clary

Perseverence Award: Dana Vollmer

Coach of the Year: Eddie Reese

Relay Performance of the Year: Men's 4x100 Free Relay, 2009 World Championships: Nathan Adrian, Matt Grevers, Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps

Female Race of the Year: Ariana Kukors, 200 IM at 2009 World Championships

Male Race of the Year: Michael Phelps, 100 Butterfly at 2009 World Championships

Female Athlete of the Year: Rebecca Soni

Male Athlete of the Year: Ryan Lochte

Visit Swimnetwork.com for a look at the athletes on the Red Carpet at Golden Goggles

Check back soon for photos and information on Golden Goggles 2010!

2008 Golden Goggle Awards Highlight Video