JAMES C. FINN MEMORIAL TROPHY
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.
NANCY WELCH GENTRY AWARD
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.
