Ohio Swimming Inc. Annual Awards Banquet
The Ohio Swimming Annual Awards Recognition Banquet will honor and celebrate the achievements, performances, dedication and contributions of its extraordinary athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers.

2025 OSI Annual Awards Banquet
Sunday, April 27, 2025
2:00 PM
The Fawcett Event Center
The Ohio State University
2400 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210

Deadline for reservations:  Sunday April 20, 2025
Reservations and payments will be made on the Ohio Swimming website.  Seating charts will be posted on this page the week of the banquet (after all reservations are in).

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RESERVATION LINK

INVITATION LIST
(updated 4/3/2025)

4/20/2025 8:30 AM:  Reservations are CLOSED.  Maximum capacity for the event/venue is 300 and we have no available seats left for the banquet.

Athletes will be recognized for the following achievements and performances:

• National Top 10 Ohio Swimmers
• INDIVIDUAL LSC Records broken during the 2023 SC/LC (relays only) and 2024-2025 SC/LC Seasons
• Age Group Championship Individual High Point Winners
• Ohio Swimming Virtual Distance Meet Winners
• Scholastic All-American Athletes

Coach Recognition Awards recognize coaches for their outstanding achievements in developing Ohio Swimming's Age Group and Senior athletes.
Officiating Awards recognize outstanding dedication and achievements in officiating.
Volunteer Awards recognize the significant contributions of individuals devoting their time and effort to the sport.

Athlete Selection Criteria:  Invitations are extended to Scholar-Athletes and Athletes achieving the performance criteria listed above.  These times are compiled from all data from the 2023 Short/Long Course season(relays only), the 2024 Short Course and Long Course seasons and the 2025 Short Course Season (cutoff date ending March 31).

Invitees:  Click above for the list of athletes (posted 3/28/2025) being recognized at the banquet.  If your name is on the list and you wish to attend the banquet, please submit an online reservation.  Ohio Swimming will cover the cost of recognized Athletes, Coaches, Officials and Volunteers to attend the banquet.  Deadline for reservations is posted above.  Additional athletes may be added if achievements were made after the publishing deadline.

Additional Guests:  Reservations for parents and additional guests should also be made by the deadline.  Cost is $40 for Adults and $15 for Children (12 & Under).

Awards:  Awards will be presented to those swimmers in attendance.

Postcard Invitations: will mailed the week of March 31, 2025, directing recipients to this website to make an online reservation for the banquet.  The online reservation form is currently active.

Board Members:  Please use the online reservation form to place your reservation.  OSI will cover the cost of your meal.  Cost of additional guests is $40 for Adults and $15 for Children (12 & Under).

Club Representatives:  Please use the online reservation form to place your reservation.  OSI will cover the cost for 1 representative from each of the Clubs from which athletes are being recognized.  Cost of additional Club Representatives/Guests is $40 for Adults and $15 for Children (12 & Under).

Photo/Video: Parents, athletes, and coaches are invited/encouraged to submit photos and video to the OSI Permanent Office for the Annual Awards Banquet.  This is a great opportunity for athletes to be recognized among their peers.  The photos will be displayed at the event.

Confirmation: A Confirmation List will be posted on this page after the published deadline.

Dietary Restrictions: Please indicate on the reservation form if you have any special dietary requests.

Table Seating: Please indicate the club you would like to sit with on your reservation form.

Club Affiliation: All seating assignments will be made based upon the club you designate on your reservation (see Table Seating above).

Deadlines and Cost: The deadline for banquet reservations Sunday, April 20, 2025. The cost per person is $40 (Adults) and $15 (Children 12 & Under).

Payment: Credit card payments only and will be confirmed via automated email.

Thank you for responding promptly. We look forward to seeing you at the annual Awards Banquet in celebration of your hard work and superior accomplishments.

Contact Erin at [email protected] or 513-673-3326 with questions.

MEAL:
Adult:
Choice 1: Simple Roasted Chicken Breast brined in Chef's blend of Herbs, Garlic, Spices and Sea Salt.  Served with White Wine Pan Jus, salad and Chef's Selection of sides.
Choice 2 (vegetarian): Four Cheese Ravioli served with Braised Tri-color Pepper Ragu, Red Onion Relish and Sherry Reduction, salad.

Child:  Grilled Chicken Tenders served with Applesauce, Buttered Corn and French Fries