Awards & Records

Doncaster Dolphins have a range of awards which recognise excellence in swimming (both pool and open water), achievement and improvement for our members.

Dolphin of the Month

The Dolphin of the Month (DoM) is an award that recognises an outstanding member of the Doncaster Dolphins Masters Swim Club - either for achievements in the pool and/or open water or for contributions to the club outside of the water. There are 3 main categories members are nominated against:

A. Exemplary Swimmer - for winning events or breaking a record.

B. Boundary Pusher - for outstanding swimming effort and stepping outside their comfort zone.

C. Club Contributor - for lending a hand and going above and beyond for the club.

Any financial member of the club can make a nomination via the online form.

Click here to see the list of award recipients.

Awards

For information about all our awards, how to achieve one, and a list of past recipients click here.

*No awards in 2020 due to Covid-19 circumstances.

Club Swimming Records

Challenge yourself! For our records click here.

Life Membership Award

Life Membership is our most prestigious award and recognises the outstanding contribution of individual members to our club. Details of how to nominate someone for this prestigious award can be found  here 

Life members are:

2003 Frank Godden 

2005 Dorothy Dickey 

2007 Mal Williams 

2008 Greta Nixon 

2016 Sue Harbottle 

2019 Caroline Clarkson

2021 Brian Walsh

2024 Dee Sheffrin