Honoring achievement, leadership and impact on Dance!

Congratulations to our 2007 honorees...

Person of the Year

"A person or entity who, because of their achievements, actions and example over the past year, demonstrated excellence and helped to enhance the image and growth of Swing in a significant way."

2002 - Benji Schwimmer
2003 - Robert Royston
2004 - Skippy Blair

2005 - Annie Hirsch

2006 - Benji Schwimmer

2007 - Mario Robau & Cher Peadon

Dance Couple of the Year
"The couple that has achieved the greatest level of overall excellence based upon competition performance throughout the course of the year."

2003 - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann
2004 - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann

2005 - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann

2006 - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann

2007 - Jordan Frisbee & Tatiana Mollmann

Special Impact Person of the Year

"The person or entity that has had a unique impact on Swing dancing in the way of inspiration or unique achievement."
2007 - Lacey Schwimmer

Special Impact Couple of the Year

"The competition couple that has had a special impact on Swing dancing in the way of inspiration or unique achievement."
2005 - Ben Morris & Melina Ramirez

2006 - Josh Mosier & Torri Smith

2007 - Michael Norris & Kellese Key

Best Competition Outfits of the Year

"The couple that has made the best use of color, fabric, accents, and creative design in fashioning outfits that highlight their dance movements and enhance the visual image of Swing dancing."
2005 - Benji Schwimmer & Heidi Groskreutz (tie)
          Parker Dearborn & Jessica Cox (tie)

2006 - Brennar Goree & Autumn Jones

2007 - Cody Edwards & Chase Forrester

Favorite Dance Routine of the Year

"The most exciting, entertaining competition Swing dance routine of the year."
2007 - Brennar Goree & Torri Smith

Greatest Dance Moment

"A stunning performance, an indescribable move, a special accomplishment that stands out from all others."
2006 - Benji Schwimmer being named the winner of SYTYCD
2007 - Lacey Schwimmer performing "Father in Heaven" routine on SYTYCD

Hero of the Year

"The dance person or entity that has done something very special (eg: helping a dance student or dance organization in a special way, inspiring dancers in a unique way, overcoming great personal obstacles, making a profound difference in the life of another dancer)."
2007 - Madison, Wisconsin Swing Dance Club (Dancer Fundraising Drive)

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