2026 Team Spirit Award Recipients Announced

On September 14th, NAA Competitive Swimming was pleased to announce, at the fourth General Assembly meeting of the 62nd season, the winners of the 2026 Team Spirit Award.

New this season, one winner was chosen for each of the divisions.

“I am thrilled to present this award to both Ecclestone and Valleycrest“, said Leniyo Amayao, Vice-President of Competitive Swimming. “Both pools excelled this season by their contributions to our community events, and by their exceptional hospitality and kindness. It is great to see this community spirit get highlighted.”

Winners of the 2026 Team Spirit Award: Ecclestone Pool (Div. A) and Valleycrest Pool (Div. B).

With every team showing a remarkable team spirit this year, the NAA would also like to thank the entire community for supporting this initiative and rallying their teams to cheer at meets and support each other at events. It is because of this community spirit that the NAA has become a sixty-year-old tradition that continues to create lasting memories, generation after generation.

Honorable Mentions:

• BWD for their hospitality and commitment to the Association
• WAL for their cheering and dancing