I am truly grateful and proud to announce that I am a finalist for the 2016 Solo Swim of the Year in the Global Marathon Swimmers Federation. Only four women worldwide have been nominated. The marathon swim community will vote for the winner of this prestigious award. Regardless of the outcome, it is such a great honor to be recognized for my record setting 21 mile solo swim of the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland. I would like to congratulate the other three nominees for their outstanding contribution in the marathon swim world. All are worthy nominees for the Solo Swim Woman of the Year.