{"id":348318,"date":"2019-01-23T12:07:47","date_gmt":"2019-01-23T19:07:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=348318"},"modified":"2020-01-09T14:37:41","modified_gmt":"2020-01-09T21:37:41","slug":"international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/","title":{"rendered":"The International Swimming Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Paragon Award Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced today the recipients of the 24th Annual <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ishof.org\/paragon-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paragon Awards<\/a>.\u00a0 Sponsored by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pentair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pentair Aquatic Systems<\/a>, the Paragon Awards are presented annually to individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to aquatics in six categories.<\/p>\n<h2>2019 Paragon Award Recipients:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitive Swimming:\u00a0 <strong>Greg Eggert<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Water Polo:\u00a0 <strong>Don Holbrook<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Competitive Diving: <strong>Bill Farrar<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Synchronized Swimming: <strong>Igor Kartashov<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Aquatic Safety: <strong>Peter Davis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Recreational Swimming:\u00a0 <strong>Carvin DiGiovanni<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This year\u2019s awards will be presented on Friday evening May 17, 2019, in ceremonies at the International Swimming Hall of Fame, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPentair is honored to be associated with the International Swimming Hall of Fame and to recognize leaders in the aquatic industry who play a prominent role in the promotion of aquatics,\u201d said <strong>Jim Drozdowski,<\/strong> Institutional Aquatics Sales Manager for <a href=\"https:\/\/pentair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pentair Aquatic Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe annual Paragon Awards bring some of the most interesting and fascinating people each year to the Hall of Fame,\u201d said ISHOF CEO Brent Rutemiller. \u201cThese are the unsung heroes who make competitive and recreational aquatics possible, who save lives, who promote water safety and further aquatic education.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Paragon Awards are part of ISHOF\u2019s 55th Annual Hall of Fame Honoree Weekend, May 17\u201319.\u00a0 Go online for\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Paragon-&amp;-ISHOF-Awards-FRI\/c\/12591217\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ticket information<\/a>\u00a0or call 954-462-6536 or 570-594-4367. \u00a0For more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/paragon-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paragon Awards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>2019 Paragon Award Winners:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Competitive Diving<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348326\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/bill-farrar-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1.png\" data-orig-size=\"400,479\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bill Farrar\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bill Farrar&lt;br \/&gt;\n2019 Paragon Award winner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1.png\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348326 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1.png\" alt=\"Bill Farrar competitive diving\" width=\"400\" height=\"479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1.png 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1-167x200.png 167w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1-300x359.png 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Bill-Farrar-1-150x180.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>BILL FARRAR (USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nBill Farrar has been a long-time member of the Board of Directors of USA Diving.\u00a0 He has spent time as both Vice-Chair of Administration and as Law and Legislation\/Governance Chair.\u00a0 He has also served as USA Diving General Counsel and has been involved in the Board of Review Committee, the Long-Range Planning Committee, the Business Affairs Committee, the Rules Committee, and the Members Services Committee.<\/p>\n<p>Farrar began his service with USA Diving in 1990 when he attended his first annual meeting as a delegate from the Potomac Valley Diving Association.\u00a0 At that meeting, he was elected to the Law and Legislation Committee as the Zone A Member.\u00a0 He has been involved with USA Diving ever since.\u00a0 He went on to serve 10 years as Law and Legislation\/Governance Committee Chair and six years as Vice Chair of Administration, resulting in 16 years on the Board of Directors. He was a member of the Business Affairs Advisory Committee from 2005-2008, with that committee recommending significant and substantive changes to the structure of USA Diving.\u00a0 He served on the Selection Committee that recommended Debbie Hesse as the first President and CEO of USA Diving, as well as Linda Paul.<\/p>\n<p>During his many years of service, he has reviewed and drafted many contracts of several types and has provided legal counsel to the Board, the Executive Director, and the Presidents.\u00a0 Farrar led the Bylaws Committee that created the Amended and Restated Bylaws of USA Diving in 2017.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Synchronized Swimming<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348321\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/igor-kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,359\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Igor Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Igor Kartashov&lt;br \/&gt;\n2019 Paragon Award winner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Igor Kartashov&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-348321 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2.jpg\" alt=\"Igor Kartashov Synchronized Swimming\" width=\"400\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2-223x200.jpg 223w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2-300x269.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Igor-Kartashov_2018_03_10-027-06_001_2-150x135.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>IGOR KARTASHOV <\/strong>(RUS)<br \/>\nIgor Kartashov began as a competitive swimmer.\u00a0 After serving in the Red Army, he served under the great swim coaches, Igor Koshkin and Genrih Yarotsky, where he developed and patented about 20 modifications of simulators for swimming.<\/p>\n<p>In 1983, the Sports Research Support Group of the National Synchro Program was created and headed by Kartashov.\u00a0 The ideology of the program was the organization of sports as \u201cSynchro as a Gold Medal Factory.\u201d\u00a0 The principle is constant controlled pressure and monitored competition of young athletes based on results of famous athletes.\u00a0 It also supports the development of young coaches.\u00a0 The main stream of the \u201cfactory\u201d is \u201cstiff competition, full control, and deliberate correction.\u201d\u00a0 This program was supported at the highest level of the Ministry of Sports of the USSR.\u00a0 He also identified model characteristics of the world\u2019s leading synchronized swimmers based on testing at international competitions.<\/p>\n<p>In 1984, Kartashov introduced video tutorials.\u00a0 At this time the Program \u201cReserve \u2013 92\u201d, \u201cHope-96\u201c was created for young swimmers.\u00a0 Russian junior athletes first entered the European Junior Championships and made the podium in 1985 (Bulgaria).\u00a0 In 1986, at the European Juniors, in Holland, the Russians swept the gold medals.\u00a0 Many of the athletes on that team won the gold medal in the 2000 Olympic team event. They remain undefeated in the Olympic events and have dominated the world championships as well.\u00a0 The Russian synchronized junior swimmers have been undefeated at the world championships ever since.\u00a0 The senior national team has been undefeated at the Worlds and Olympics since 2000.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Water Polo<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348322\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/holbrook-photo_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,390\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 6s Plus&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1547640480&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;125&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.25&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Holbrook photo_2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Don Holbrook&lt;br \/&gt;\n2019 Paragon Award winner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Don Holbrook&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-348322 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2.jpg\" alt=\"Don Holbrook water polo\" width=\"400\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2-205x200.jpg 205w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Holbrook-photo_2-150x146.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>DON HOLBROOK (USA)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Don Holbrook has worked as a water polo coach, official, supervisor, and commissioner for over 40 years. He has worked in these various positions not for fame or glory but for the sport he truly loves.<\/p>\n<p>Holbrook has overseen all the officials for USA Water Polo Junior Olympics, which is the largest tournament in the world.\u00a0 Over 20-25 pools used, 200-225 officials used, hotel arrangements, transportation, and hundreds of assignments a day.\u00a0 Holbrook oversaw this for over 12 years.<\/p>\n<p>Holbrook has also been the Chairperson of the Southern California Referees Association for years, and he sits on many Boards for High Schools in Southern California.\u00a0 He is presently in charge of all the referees for Junior Colleges, High Schools, and Division III Colleges.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Competitive Swimming<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_348439\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-348439\" data-attachment-id=\"348439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/eggertg-2012-ncaa-m-sd-2066_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,397\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1332628370&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;300&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1600&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.003125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Greg Eggert\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;2019 Paragon Award recipient&lt;br \/&gt;\nEggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2 2012, NCAA Men&#8217;s S&#038;D Championships&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348439\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2.jpg\" alt=\"Greg Eggert Paragon Award \" width=\"400\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2-202x200.jpg 202w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2-150x149.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/EggertG.-2012-NCAA-M-SD-2066_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-348439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>GREGORY EGGERT\u00a0(USA)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Over the last 30 years, Greg Eggert has been one of the leading figures within USA Swimming, United States Aquatic Sports, the YMCA, UANA and FINA, in a variety of roles and duties.\u00a0 He was a member of the USA Swimming Board of Directors, Eastern Zone Director (1992-1996), Vice President, Program Administration (1996-1998), Special Assistant to the President (1998-2002), Olympic International Operations Committee, and International Relations Co-Chairman.<\/p>\n<p>Eggert has worked with the United States Aquatic Sports in Media Relations from 2002 to present and is the Max Ritter Award Liaison.\u00a0 He is the on the Competitive Swimming Committee of the YMCA.\u00a0 With UANA, Eggert was the Media Relations Director (2007-2015) and Executive Director (2015-present).\u00a0 He has been on the FINA Press Commission (2000-2005, 2009-2017), is the FINA Media Commission Honorary Secretary (2017-present), and is Americas Correspondent to the FINA Magazine (2013-present).<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Recreational Swimming<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348324\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/carvin-headshot_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,540\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D810&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1540386546&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1000&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Carvin Headshot_2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Carvin DiGiovanni&lt;br \/&gt;\n2019 Paragon Award winner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2-400x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348324 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2.jpg\" alt=\"Carvin DiGiovanni Swimming\" width=\"400\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2-148x200.jpg 148w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2-300x405.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2-150x203.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Carvin-Headshot_2-370x500.jpg 370w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>CARVIN DIGIOVANNI (USA)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Carvin has been employed by the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (formerly, National Spa and Pool Institute) from 1990 to the present. He currently is Vice President for Technical and Standards where he directs APSP\u2019s standards and technical programs. His efforts have resulted in a safer and stronger industry that has benefited the consumer and APSP members. In addition, Carvin was instrumental in the development of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code and was presented with the International Code Council Affiliate Award\u00a0\u201cin recognition of his service and commitment to the development of codes and standards in the interest of public safety.\u201d Carvin\u2019s accomplishments in the standards and technical arena have positioned the APSP as the authority on pools, spas and hot tubs to government, regulators, and consumers. He holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Industrial Safety from New York University and a second Master\u2019s Degree in Supervision and Administration from the City College of New York.<\/p>\n<p>DiGiovanni was recognized by the FBI in 2011 with the Exceptional Service in the Public Interest Award. He has worked with the FBI for several years to increase the awareness of how chemicals used in the pool, spa, and hot tub industry could be misused and threaten homeland security.<br \/>\n<u><\/u><\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><u>Aquatic Safety<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348325\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/peter-davis-2_2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"400,401\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Peter Davis 2_2\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Peter Davis&lt;br \/&gt;\n2019 Paragon Award winner&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-348325 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Davis aquatic safety\" width=\"400\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2.jpg 400w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2-300x301.jpg 300w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Peter-Davis-2_2-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>PETER DAVIS<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>(USA)<\/strong><br \/>\nPeter Davis has been involved in lifesaving since 1983, which includes serving as a professional ocean lifeguard. For many of those years, he has acted in a voluntary capacity to develop lifesaving and reduce drowning worldwide, with a focus on Central and South America.<\/p>\n<p>Davis has acted as Secretary General of the Americas Region of the International Life Saving Federation since 2008. He has visited many Central and South American countries to help develop national lifesaving organizations.<\/p>\n<p>He has also served as a voluntary official with the United States Lifesaving Association since 1985, in a variety of capabilities including President and Vice-President of the Gulf Coast Region.\u00a0 A key project Davis has been involved in is a partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to educate the public about rip currents and rip current safety.<\/p>\n<p>Davis was elected President of the United States Lifesaving Association in 2014 and currently serves in that capacity. He oversees the nation\u2019s only national organization of open water lifeguards which sets the standards for beach lifeguarding in the USA.<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-5343302902666581007\" class=\"post-body entry-content\">\n<h1>The Weekend Lineup<\/h1>\n<h2><u>Friday, May 17th \u2014 Paragon &amp; ISHOF Awards Night<\/u><\/h2>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Paragon-&amp;-ISHOF-Awards-FRI\/c\/12591217\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5:30 PM Cocktails, 6:30 PM ISHOF and Paragon Awards at ISHOF Museum<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><u>Saturday, May 18th\u00a0<\/u><u>\u2014\u00a0<\/u><u>Honoree Induction Day<\/u><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Luncheon-SAT\/c\/20714018\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">12-1:30 PM Luncheon ISHOF Museum<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-body-5343302902666581007\" class=\"post-body entry-content\">\n<h2>Official 55th Annual International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Honoree-Induction-Dinner-SAT\/c\/12591218\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">VIP Reception 6:00 PM<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Honoree-Induction-Dinner-SAT\/c\/12591218\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Induction Ceremony 7:00 \u201310:00 PM<\/a>\u00a0at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Swimmers<\/h2>\n<div>Otylia Jedrzejczak (POL)<\/div>\n<div>Jason Lezak\u00a0(USA)<\/div>\n<div>Stephanie Rice\u00a0(AUS)<\/div>\n<div>Britta Steffen (GER)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Water Polo Player<\/h2>\n<div>Alessandro Campagna\u00a0(ITA)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Diver<\/h2>\n<div>Ting Li\u00a0(CHN)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Synchronized Swimmer<\/h2>\n<div>Olga Sedakova\u00a0(RUS)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Open Water Swimmer<\/h2>\n<div>Marcy MacDonald\u00a0(USA)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Coach<\/h2>\n<div>Boris Popov\u00a0(RUS)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Contributor<\/h2>\n<div>Dr. Ferenc Salamon\u00a0(HUN)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Honor Pioneer<\/h2>\n<div>Alfred Nakache* (FRA)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h2>Gold Medallion Recipient<\/h2>\n<div>Dr. Joseph MacInnis<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><u>Sunday, May 19th\u00a0<\/u><u>\u2014\u00a0<\/u><u>Swim Across America<\/u><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.swimacrossamerica.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Swim Across America<\/a> Fundraiser to Fight Cancer \u2014 details to be announced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>WEEKEND TICKET INFORMATION<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>MAY 17\u201319 Complete Weekend Package (Includes Paragon\/ISHOF Awards Night, Luncheon, and Induction Ceremony)<\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Weekend-Package\/c\/12591219\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF Members $305\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ISHOF Non-Members $400<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0BEST PRICE!!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>MAY 17 ISHOF and Paragon Awards Night (Hors D\u2019oeuvres\u00a0and Free Bar) 5:30 PM<\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Paragon-&amp;-ISHOF-Awards-FRI\/c\/12591217\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF Members $75\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ISHOF Non-Members $100<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>MAY 18 Luncheon<\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Esther-Awards-&amp;-Luncheon-SAT\/c\/20714018\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF Members $35\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 ISHOF Non-Members $50 per person<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>MAY 18 INDUCTION CEREMONY AND DINNER 6:00 PM<\/h3>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Honoree-Induction-Dinner-SAT\/c\/12591218\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF Members $225<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Honoree-Induction-Dinner-SAT\/c\/12591218\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF Non-Members $275<\/a><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/ishof.org\/shop.html#!\/Honoree-Induction-Table-SAT\/c\/20714017\/offset=0&amp;sort=normal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Person Table $3,000 and $5,000 Options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>May 17\u201319, 2019 HOTEL INFORMATION<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>Host Hotel: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/h3>\n<div>Four and a half star upscale retreat with private beach access, two pools, four restaurants, full service spa and oceanside bar. Location<br \/>\nof the Saturday evening induction ceremony. \u00bc mile south of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>3030 Holiday Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 525-4000<\/li>\n<li>Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $230 per night\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/book.passkey.com\/e\/49855301\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book your group rate for International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/a><\/li>\n<li>NOTE:\u00a0RESORT FEE IS INCLUDED in the $230 rate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3>Courtyard by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>440 Seabreeze Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 (954) 524-8733<\/li>\n<li>Special ISHOF Guest Rate of $169 per night<\/li>\n<li>Please\u00a0call\u00a0<a href=\"tel:(954)%20524-8733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">954 524-8733<\/a>\u00a0and mention Swimming Hall of Fame Honoree Ceremony for the special Rate of $169.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>For more hotel or ticket Information contact Meg Keller-Marvin\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:meg@ishof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">meg@ishof.org<\/a>\u00a0\/ 570-594-4367<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>* Deceased<\/p>\n<p>&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8211;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348360\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/international-swimming-hall-fame-announces-2019-paragon-award-recipients\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628.png\" data-orig-size=\"200,80\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Pentair Logo for Paragon Awards&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628.png\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348360\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628.png\" alt=\"Pentair Logo\" width=\"200\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628.png 200w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/pentair-logo-eps-vector-image-crop-u136628-150x60.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>About Pentair Aquatic Systems: <a href=\"https:\/\/pentair.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pentair Aquatic Systems<\/a> is a world-wide leader in the manufacture of residential and commercial swimming pool equipment including PARAGON\u2122 Competitive Starting Platforms, which have been the leader in innovation, design, and quality for over 50 years. Pentair is a proud sponsor of the ISHOF \u201cParagon Awards\u201d since 1996.\u00a0 More information about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ishof.org\/paragon-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Paragon Awards.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"348132\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swimming-world-partners-and-ishof-sponsors\/number88blackhorizontal-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"216,77\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;NUMBER88BLACKhorizontal&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"ISHOF logo\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1\/21\/19&lt;br \/&gt;\nISHOF new logo&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-348132\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW.jpg\" alt=\"ISHOF\" width=\"216\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW.jpg 216w, https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ISHOF-sponsors-on-SW-150x53.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 216px) 100vw, 216px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>About ISHOF: \u00a0The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ishof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">International Swimming Hall of Fame<\/a>, founded in 1965 and recognized by FINA, the international governing body for aquatic sports, is a not-for-profit educational organization. Its purpose is to: Preserve swimming history; Celebrate the heroes; educate the public about the benefits and importance of swimming as a key to water safety, fitness, good health, quality of life; and &#8220;Inspire Swimming for All, Swimming for Life!\u201d\u00a0 More information about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ishof.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISHOF.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) announced today the recipients of the 24th Annual Paragon Awards.\u00a0 Sponsored by Pentair Aquatic Systems, the Paragon Awards are presented annually to 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