The prestigious nomination caps a great year for Gomez Uribe, who won two silver medals at the AIDA World Depth Championships.
She also clocked up a 96m Pan American constant weight record, as well as her two world records, including the CMAS Bi-Fins World Record.
Outside the sporting arena, Gomez Uribe carried on her humanitarian efforts this year. She was a powerful advocate for the island of Dominica after it was hit by Hurricane Maria.
