The Colorado Swimming Hall of Fame was created to promote the lifetime sport of Swimming by recognizing those individuals that have participated as a Coach, volunteer, competitor, or official in an exemplary and outstanding way. The definition for induction will likely evolve over time, but will represent those individuals that have left a mark in Colorado promoting all aquatic sports including Swimming, Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, Para Swimming, and Diving.

The Founding Directors are President, Stan Benson, Vice President, Mark Johnston, Secretary, Richard Hess, and Treasurer, Russ Marsh.

The current directors are President, Stan Benson, Vice President, Cathy Drozda, Secretary, Richard Hess, Treasurer, Russ Marsh, and executive Director Carmen Babcock

The Colorado Swimming Hall of Fame has 501c3 status from the IRS, and gifts to the Hall of Fame are tax deductible. As with all tax deductible gifts, check with your tax professional regarding your ability to deduct your gift.

                                                                      2026 Colorado Swimming Hall of fame Board of Directors

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Cathy Drozda, Vice President,- Cathydrozda@gmail.com

Russ Marsh, Treasurer - Russ.marsh@comcast.net

Carmen Babcock - Swimshady7@yahoo.com  

Richard Hess, Secretary - rhess54321@aol.com

Stan Benson, President - sbenson7@msn.com