At the end of each season, the Devenger coaches designate two swimmers as winners of the Dolphin of the Year award. The award is given typically (but not always) to one female and one male swimmer.

The Dolphins of the Year for 2009 are Milly Treu and Morgan Shaw.

Selection of the award winners is entirely at the discretion of the coaches, but there are some ideals that the Dolphin of the Year embodies that may be considered criteria for the award. Specifically, the Dolphin of the Year demonstrates:

• Dedication to the team as shown by a general attitude of helpfulness and supportiveness, cheering for and encouraging teammates in a variety of ways
• Reliability through perfect meet attendance and regular attendance at practices and special events
• A positive attitude at practice, at meets and at all times when representing the team
• Motivation to improve as shown by consistently working hard in practice
• Dedication to the sport as shown in a variety of ways, including mentoring younger team members and being respectful towards opponents; also shown by commitment to year-round swimming
• Outstanding performance through regular improvement of personal best times throughout the season

The Dolphin of the Year is a role model for other members of the team to emulate. Below is a roster of all previous Dolphins of the Year.