IWHOF Nominations

Every two years, the International Whitewater Hall of Fame honors the world’s most accomplished whitewater Pioneers, Explorers, Champions, and Advocates.

Nominations for the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) Class of 2025 continue; nominations are accepted year-round and will be accepted for 2025 induction consideration through June 1, 2025.

Nomination Form

The International Whitewater Hall of Fame is the central program of the World River Center (formed in 2019) and partners with the American Canoe Association to facilitate the Hall of Fame Induction process.

The World River Centre, on behalf of its hallmark program, the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) has announced members of its Class of 2023!

Six honorees join an amazing group of whitewater Pioneers, Explorers, Champions, and Advocates, joining 55 previously inducted leaders and legends. “We are thrilled to honor individuals whose whitewater-related accomplishments outshine most others,” says World River Centre President Risa Shimoda. “They deserve this special recognition, and we are looking forward to celebrate them and their impressive accomplishments at The Paddle Sports Show in Lyon, France 28 September.”

See the 2023 Inductees

The 2023 IWHOF Inductees

Pete Skinner

Mike Jones

Manfred Vogt

Jamie McEwan

Isamu Tatsuno

Bryce Whitmore

Michal Martikan

Richard Fox

Tom Johnson

Klaus Lettmann

The International Whitewater Hall of Fame is the central program of the World River Center (formed in 2019) and partners with the American Canoe Association to facilitate the Hall of Fame Induction process.