The 2014 NCS Awards Banquet was held at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC on Saturday, Sept. 27. Among the highlights was a terrific keynote speech by 2012 Olympic Champion and current SwimMAC Carolina athlete Tyler Clary.
Speedo sponsored the event and provided a lot of great door prizes. Over 80 NC Swimming athletes were present to receive awards. Top Award recipients included:
11-12 Female Swimmer of the Year: Abby Arens – MOR
11-12 Male Swimmber of the Year: Tren Oliver – SwimMAC
13-14 Female Swimmer of the Year: Madison Homovich – NCAC
13-14 Male Swimmer of the Year: Levente Bathory – EAC
15-16 Female Swimmer of the Year: Kathleen Baker – SwimMAC
15-16 Male Swimmer of the Year: Justin Ress – MOR
17-18 Female Swimmer of the Year: Kathleen Baker – SwimMAC
17-18 Male Swimmer of the Year: Matthew Josa – SwimMAC
Open Water Female Swimmer of the Year: Ashley Twitchel – SEAL
Open Water Male Swimmer of the Year: Alex Meyer – SEAL
Willis Casey Award (highest international ranking): Tyler Clary
Age Group Coach of the Year: Kathy McKee – NCAC
Senior Coach of the Year: Mark Dell – NOMAD
Team of the Year: SwimMAC Carolina
Andy Craver Determination Award: Joe Murray – YBAC
Phillips 66 Outstanding Service Award: Wayne Shulby
Lifetime Membership Awards: Joel Black, Paul Silver (MOR), Jonathan Watson (MOR)
