Aaron has been nominated for USA Swimming's Athlete Humanitarian Award, which is presented to "a swimmer that has competed at a National Championships or higher lever, who has given back to his or her country, community, charity or cause."

The other nominees this year include Megan Jendrick, Cullen Jones, and Lenny Krayzelburg.

The award will be presented Monday, November 17 at the New York Hilton at the Fifth-annual USA Swimming Foundation Golden Goggle Awards, which will be hosted by NBC sportscaster Bob Costas. Members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Swim Team will be there, including Michael Phelps, Natalie Coughlin, Jason Lezak, Rebecca Soni, and Dara Torres.

We're obviously a wee bit partial, but... Go Aaron!