Prizes for Athletic Achievement

ELEANOR “BOBBY” DAWSON AWARD. Awarded to that member of the women’s team who has contributed immeasurably to the Yale swimming tradition by her dedication and personal achievement.

HARRY BURKE AWARD (1966). Established by the Yale Swimming Association to honor Yale’s retired freshman coach. Awarded for outstanding contribution to Yale swimming by an underclassman. (Given to one man and one woman).

JOHN EDWARD HEATON HIGH POINT AWARD (1924). John Edward Heaton, a former resident of New Haven. Awarded to that swimmer or diver who has scored the highest possible number of points for the team in dual meet competition for the past season. (Given to one man and one woman).

MacLEISH MEMORIAL SWIMMING TROPHY (1936). Halstead B. VanderPoel, B.S. 1935, in memory of Kenneth MacLeish, B.A. honoris causa post-obit 1918. Awarded to that member of the team (one from the women’s team and one from the men’s) who, through effort and high ideals in sportsmanship and loyalty to Yale, best exemplifies the spirit of Kenneth MacLeish.

PHILIP MORIARTY AWARD (1969). Established by the Yale Swimming Association in honor of Yale coach, Philip Moriarty. Awarded annually to that senior member of the team who has contributed immeasurably to the Yale swimming tradition by his dedication and personal achievement.

S. LIVINGSTON MATHER (1950). S. Livingston Mather, B.A. 1905. For outstanding performance in backstroke swimming.

WILLIAM LEEMING JELLIFFE MEMORIAL (1925). Dr. and Mrs. Smith Ely Jelliffe in memory of their son, William L. Jelliffe, Ph.B. 1923. Awarded annually to two seniors, a man and a woman, who have shown the greatest progress and development in swimming ability and outstanding leadership during college years.