USA Swimming announced its nominees for the first edition of the Golden Goggles Awards. The ceremony will be held in New York City's world-famous Hammerstein Ballroom on November 15th. NBC Olympic frontman Bob Costas will assume hosting duties.

Breakout Performer of the Year
Katie Hoff, Larsen Jensen, Ryan Lochte

Comeback of the Year
Natalie Coughlin, Lenny Krayzelburg, Kaitlin Sandeno

Coach of the Year
Bob Bowman, Eddie Reese, Mark Schubert, Jon Urbanchek

Relay Performance of the Year
Olympic Men