Established in 1975 in honor and loving memory of Dr. Jim Finn by his family: Mrs. Matrena F. Hunter, Dr. Drew Finn, Dr. Dale Finn, Suzie Phillips, and Debbie Clark.
The trophy itself was made personally by Mr. Ray Perry [GHS '64 and coach from 1968 to 1970 of the GCY AAU team; later established the now-gone Westover Swim Club] as were the plaques presented with it.
Purpose: To honor the swimmer who exemplifies the following qualities: "great sportsmanship, team spirit, and desire to excel. He or she need not be a consistent champion, but rather one who works hard to improve and dedicates himself or herself wholeheartedly to swimming."
This trophy was established in 1975 to honor Dr. Jim Finn, founder and guiding force behind forming the Community Swim Association. All four of his children were excellent swimmers.
Established: 1977
By Whom: Richard Jennings, in honor of his sister-in-law whom he admired.
Purpose: To honor Nancy for her years 1969-1976 as Secretary of CSA. Mrs. Gentry, as secretary, was in-charge of assembling all ribbons and awards for dual meets and the Championship Meet every year. Also, she was in-charge of organizing volunteers and committees.
The award goes to the Most-Improved CSA Team during the summer, given at the CSA Championship Meet, during ceremonies.
Established: 1981 by Lynn Stancil Buchanan and Hal Stancil through the Guilford Hills Pool Corporation
Purpose: To honor their mother, Mildred Ball Stancil, by establishing an award given to the Community Swim Team who exhibited the best team sportsmanship during the Community Championship Meet each year.
MEREDITH SWIMMING POOL COMPANY - GOLDEN SWIMMER AWARD
Established in 1965 by Mr. David Meredith, Sr.
Purpose: To honor the swimmers competing in the CSA Championship Meet who compile the most individual points, usually the swimmers who win at least 3 awards.
| 2024 |
| Lola Southard |
8 |
Ridgewood Riptide |
| Kaveen Kasa |
8 |
Hamilton Lakes Hornets |
| Maeren McGonigal |
18 |
Hamilton Lakes Hornets |
| Rowan Teague |
12 |
Bur-Mil Marlins |
| Luke Masaneri |
10 |
Bur-Mil Marlins |
| William Netherton |
11 |
Sherwood Raiders |
| Riley Ramseur |
14 |
Sherwood Raiders |
| Albert Smelzer |
16 |
Sherwood Raiders |
| Charley Grimsley |
10 |
Greensboro Elks Stampede |
| Avery Mitcham |
14 |
Southeast Tigersharks |
| 2023 |
| Peyton Gann |
8 |
Cardinal Swim Team |
| George Xie |
8 |
Bur-Mil Marlins |
| Parker Myers |
9 |
Hamilton Lakes Hornets |
| Elizabeth Hill |
10 |
Hamilton Lakes Hornets |
| William Netherton |
10 |
Sherwood Swim and Racquet |
| Evelyn Braden |
12 |
Starmont Forest Country Club |
| Nora Glasgo |
12 |
Green Valley Gators |
| Charlie Thompson |
12 |
Green Valley Gators |
| Amiah Mutanuka |
12 |
Henson Forest |
| Riley Ramseur |
13 |
Sherwood Swim and Racquet |
| Reina Liu |
13 |
Bur-Mil Marlins |
| Albert Smeltzer |
15 |
Sherwood Swim and Racquet |
| 2022 |
| Anna Katherine Gill |
13 |
Sherwood |
| Mallory MacDonald |
10 |
Oak Ridge |
| Riley Ramseur |
12 |
Sherwood |
| Samuel Trevino |
8 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Maura Schoppa |
18 |
Bur-Mil |
| Alex Cooper |
12 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Robert Tars |
18 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Albert Smelzer |
14 |
Sherwood |
| Charley Grimsley |
8 |
Greensboro Elks |
| Reina Liu |
12 |
Bur-Mil |
| Adam Stephany |
14 |
Friendly |
| 2021 |
| Albert Smelzer |
13 |
Sherwood |
| Riley Ramseur |
11 |
Sherwood |
| Mason Duggins |
12 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Maeren McGonigal |
15 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Maura Schoppa |
17 |
Bur-Mil |
| 2019 |
| Bo Nunn |
8 |
Lawndale |
| Dax Harris |
14 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Bailey Covington |
12 |
Friendly |
| Maura Schoppa |
15 |
Bur-Mil |
| Preston Forst |
17 |
High Point Elks |
| Griffin Jones |
12 |
Sherwood |
| Reece Ramseur |
12 |
Sherwood |
| Riley Ramseur |
9 |
Sherwood |
| Nicholas Brooks |
10 |
Bur-Mil |
| 2018 |
| Robert Tars |
14 |
Adams Farm |
| McKenzie Campbell |
16 |
Lake Jeanette |
| Grant Duggins |
8 |
Greensboro Country Club |
| Maura Schoppa |
14 |
Bur-Mil |
| Johnny Edwards |
12 |
High Point Elks |
| Preston Forst |
16 |
Bur-Mil |
| Riley Ramseur |
8 |
Sherwood |
| Bianca Nannucci |
10 |
Friendly |
| 2017 |
| Reece Ramseur |
10 |
Sherwood |
| Nicholas Brooks |
8 |
Bur-MIl |
| Dax Harris |
12 |
Hamilton Lakes |
| Bailey Covington |
10 |
Friendly |
| Griffin Jones |
10 |
Sherwood |
| Agnes Cruz |
12 |
Bur-Mil |
| McKenzie Campbell |
15 |
Lake Jeanette |
| Morgan Jones |
14 |
Lake Jeanette |
| Riley Ramseur |
7 |
Sherwood |
| 2016 |
| Omega Pinnex |
13 |
YMCA |
| Johnny Edwards |
10 |
High Point Elks |
| Emily Shoonhagen |
16 |
Green Valley |
| Maura Schoppa |
12 |
Bur-Mil |
| Preston Forst |
14 |
Lawndale |
| Harris Abernathy |
8 |
Friendly |
| Rori Rountree |
10 |
Ridgewood |
| McKenzie Campbell |
14 |
Lake Jeanette |
| Robert Tars |
12 |
Adams Farm |
| Meribel Tars |
8 |
Adams Farm |
