Drowning prevention nonprofit president receives national honor

The International Swimming Hall of Fame conferred the 2011 G. Harold Martin Award to Robert Ogoreuc, president of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA), at a May 7 awards ceremony. The award is given annually to an individual who exemplifies “long and exceptional leadership, insight and dedication to the water safety of children and the cause of making ‘Every Child a Swimmer.’”

The NDPA is currently working on a federally funded, national public education program that complements the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s Pool Safely campaign.