Irv Merritt Memorial Award Recipients
Irv Merritt (born F. Irvin Merritt October 25, 1903 - December 1985) was a highly competitive athlete, well into his 80s. He was a regular participant at Masters swimming competitions and also a competitive distance runner. He was a joy to visit with and always had an
interest in the people with whom he competed. At the time of his death, Irv´s family established an annual award in his memory to be presented to an Indiana Masters swimmer who exemplified the standards and values embodied in the life of Irv Merritt.
1986 -
Beets Calabrese
1987 - John & Joan Diercks
1988 - Mary Ann Stevens
1989 - Doug Church
1990 - Dave Tanner
1991 - Margie Heineman
1992 - Chuck & Etha Sommer and David Woods
1993 - Mel Goldstein
1994 - Kate Brazil and John Maxwell
1995 - Carol Hall and Buddy Collins
1996 - Cindy Miller and Doug Strong
1997 - Doc Counsilman and Sandy Etnyre
1998 - Sharon Wise and George Quigley
1999 - Dave Oplinger
2000 - Susan Meyers
2001 - Barbara Larsen
2002 - Dick Sidner
2003 - John Ford
2004 - Cheryl Gettelfinger, Melissa Rinker and Melanie Watson
2005 - Nan Stager, Joel Stager and Jim Lewis
2006 - Randy Crutchfield and Michael Bernstein
2007 - Bill Ramos
2008 - Lisa Whitaker
2009 - David Costill
