Awards & Recognition
The Botany Bolts recognize swimmers who demonstrate dedication, improvement, leadership, sportsmanship, and team spirit throughout the season. The awards below are presented annually at the Bolts Banquet and represent some of the highest honors on our team.
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients!
Swimmer of the Year
Quinn Hardiman
Most Valuable Swimmers
Lila Greene
David Liebana
Most Improved Swimmers
Sophie Lollis
George Brown
Rookie of the Year
Corsyn Fuerst
Bolt of the Year
Evie Moister
2026 Championships & Classics
Botany Bolts swimmers who qualify for Championships and Classics represent our team among the top swimmers in the league. We are incredibly proud of these athletes and all of their hard work throughout the season.
Click here to see our 2026 Championships & Classics Qualifying Swimmers
Bolts Club
The Bolts Club recognizes swimmers who demonstrate long-term commitment to the Botany Bolts swim team.
Swimmers earn membership based on years of participation and are recognized for their loyalty, dedication, and continued involvement in the program.
Ironman Award
The Ironman Award recognizes swimmers who successfully compete in all six individual SAIL events during a single season:
- Short Freestyle
- Long Freestyle
- Backstroke
- Breaststroke
- Butterfly
- Individual Medley (IM)
This award celebrates versatility, determination, and a willingness to take on every challenge.
Swimmer of the Year
The Swimmer of the Year Award is the most prestigious honor presented by the Botany Bolts.
Selected by the coaching staff, this award recognizes the swimmer who has made the greatest overall impact on the team throughout the season through a combination of:
- Competitive performance
- Dedication and work ethic
- Leadership and mentorship
- Team spirit and sportsmanship
- Commitment to the success of the Botany Bolts
The recipient is a swimmer who not only excels in the water, but also elevates those around them and embodies the highest standards of the team.
Past Swimmer of the Year Recipients
2025: Lila Greene
2024: Cece Kitts
2023: Henry Rhoads
Most Valuable Swimmer
The MVP Award is presented annually to one male swimmer and one female swimmer who accumulate the most individual points for the team during the regular season.
This award recognizes outstanding performance and contribution to the team’s success.
Past MVP Recipients
Female MVP
2025: Cece Kitts
2024: Leah Kitts
2023: Lila Greene
Male MVP
2025: Eli Bunnell
2024: Henry Rhoads
2023: Wise Robinson
Most Improved Swimmer
The Most Improved Award is presented annually to one male swimmer and one female swimmer who demonstrate the greatest overall improvement in their swim times during the season.
This award celebrates hard work, commitment, and growth.
Past Most Improved Recipients
Female Recipient
2025: Hattie Yeske
2024: Rebecca Hedrick
2023: Cece Kitts
Male Recipient
2025: Judah Benthall
2024: Warner Henikman
2023: Eli Bunnell
Bolt of the Year
The Bolt of the Year Award is presented annually to one male swimmer and one female swimmer.
Selected by the coaching staff and swim team board, this award recognizes the swimmers who best exemplify the values of the Botany Bolts:
- Sportsmanship and respect
- Effort and personal growth
- Teamwork and encouragement
- Fun, friendship, and community
Recipients are swimmers who consistently represent what it means to be a Bolt both in and out of the pool.
Past Bolt of the Year Recipients
Female Recipient
2025: Maggie Brown
2024: Hazel Pharr
2023: Charlotte Cole
Male Recipient
2025: Theo Pharr
2024: Browning Allen
2023: Jonah Cole