The Edie & Dan Greunder Award

Lindsey Urbatchka receives 2019 Award for Service to AZ LMSC

From her nomination application: “Lindsey has proven herself a very valuable member of the AZLMSC in the many years she has been associated with with us…She offered her services as the Immediate Past Chair of the AZLMSC Board of Directors.  The past president…had moved to Canada, leaving his very important position on the Board open.  Without hesitation, Lindsey stepped up the fill the big fins of …Past Chair. Lindsey took on this role after spending many years as the Board Secretary. Lindsey has been a leading force of our success as a Board… Lindsey is so knowledgable on all the AZLMSC Policies and Procedures… She stepped up to host our AZLMSC Annual Meeting at her house when we were unable to find a workable restaurant…Lindsey is always volunteering for special committees.  This is incredible considering she is in the midst of starting her own business and being a mom to her toddler son!
“According to Lindsey’s husband, Jonah, ‘Lindsey has been swimming Masters for 14 years.  After her success at the University of Kansas Swimming Team, she found a home at Mesa Aquatics.  She has set several national records and is constantly striving for Top Five in her age group.  Lindsey is passionate about cheering on her teammates/friends…Through her drive and commitment, she has overcome a broken foot, back surgery, a double mastectomy and the birth of her son, Kyler.  As she battled back from each one of those bumps in the road it was her getting back to swimming quickly that motivated her to keep at it.’
“She is such a positive force for all of us in Arizona Masters.  She brings a sense of lightheartedness to all situations.  She makes swimming for Arizona something to be proud of.  She always brightens my day with her positive, can-do attitude.  I figure if Lindsey can find the time to volunteer to our great organization, we all can!”