For the first time ever, BLITZ will name a Swimmer of the Year. After reaching out to local coaches, here are the nominees either provided by them, or by us in the event no nomination was given. These six nominees also serve as the finalist pool.

Janie Davis – Jefferson SR

100 Butterfly, 500 Free, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay; 100 Butterfly 4th, 500 Free 8th, 200 Relay 8th, 400 Relay 7th 4A State

Katherine Law – Jefferson JR

50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay; 50 Free 7th Place, 100 Free 6th Place, 200 Relay 8th, 400 Relay 7th, 4A State

Lauren Lindsey – Commerce JR

50/100 Free & 100 Breaststroke & Medley Relay & 200 Free Relay; State Qualifier in 50 Free, 200 Medley, 200 Free Relays; 50 Free 20th place 1A-3A State

Haydn Tatum – Habersham Central SR

50 Free, 100 Free, 200 Free, 200 Medley Relay; 50 Free 13th Place, 100 Free 15th Place, 200 Free Relay 20th, 200 Medley Relay 17th, 6A State

William White – Union JR

50 Free & 100 Breaststroke; 50 Free 23rd Place, 100 Breast 11th Place 1A-3A State

Nelson Wilkinson – Tallulah Falls SO

5-event GHSA State Qualifier, 100 Fly 18th place 1A-3A State