The 2017 Class of Honorees joins past inductees as part of whitewater paddling’s rich history. IWHoF is pleased to announce the four IWHoF Honorees. The 2017 International Whitewater Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was hosted alongside the ACA National Paddlesports Conference in Bryson City, North Carolina, USA. The National Paddlesports Conference was presented in partnership with the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) on October 18-22, and the IWHoF Induction Ceremony was held on the evening of October 21st.
Read the full profiles of each of these honorees by clicking on their names.
Nikki Kelly
Nikki’s achievements are an inspiration to all paddlers, but in particular to women paddlers who have seen her achieve greatness in a discipline that has been male-dominated.
Julie Munger
Julie has been a big part of the rafting world for over 30 years, she was a huge part of breaking down barriers for women in the sport and her accomplishments at the time were as big or larger than many of the things men were doing.
Bunny Johns
Bunny Johns stands out for her sport-changing facilitation of how the process, technique, and safety of whitewater paddling instruction was taught and shared across the USA.
Bill Masters
Bill Masters is the Steve Jobs of the modern whitewater kayak industry. He took kayaking from the club days of fiberglass boats being manufactured in limited numbers and designs in the backyards and garages of America to the worldwide exposure it enjoys today.