USMS Award Recipient

U.S. Masters Swimming Dorothy Donnelly Service Award



Recipient: William Bearden
Year: 2013
LMSC: New Mexico

Bill, an accomplished swimmer, biker and triathlete in Los Alamos NM, received the award because of his service to Masters Swimming. While working in the field of National Security (21-year army veteran). Bill volunteered on the New Mexico Masters Swimming board for over seven years. He served as Chair, Registrar, and Treasurer. Additionally, Bill directed meets, open houses, and celebrations for NM Masters Swimmers, all while taking part in the transitioning of the USMS registration process from paper to electronic