The "Aquatic Program" awards and "Aquatic Director" awards are designed to encourage the development and recognition of outstanding overall aquatics programs, specific parts of aquatic programs and aquatic directors throughout the country.

The following receive recognition in the following categories:

• Top Aquatic Programs in the Country
• Top Aquatic Programs by Category
• Top State Aquatic Programs
• Top Aquatic Directors in the Country
• Top specific parts of Aquatic Programs (in rank order)

This year's information and entry forms: 2009 Awards Contest Information