IWHOF Nomination Form

Nominations for the International Whitewater Hall of Fame (IWHoF) Class of 2025 are open. Nominations are accepted year-round and will be accepted for 2025 induction consideration.

Nominee Name *

Category *

Pioneer

Explorer

Champion

Advocate

PIONEER A nominee who is or was the first, or among the first, to contribute significantly to development, understanding, and promotion of whitewater sport.

EXPLORER A nominee who is or was engaged in extensive whitewater exploration. The nominee may be an adventurer, scientist, or expedition leader who exemplified superior feats in previously unchallenged whitewater.

CHAMPION A nominee who is or was an athlete, coach, or team engaged in any competitive whitewater discipline for at least five (5) years. The nominee has a distinguished record of achievement at the highest levels of competition.

ADVOCATE A nominee who is or was engaged in contributions to the advancement of whitewater sport for at least twenty (20) years with a record of serving the whitewater community with distinction. Contributions may include grassroots activism, environmental stewardship, ensuring river access, innovations in manufacturing, or course design and development.

Note: All nominees may be 1) living or deceased, and 2) an individual or a team.

Nominee Street Address *

Nominee City *

Nominee Country *

Nominee Zip code *

Nominee Telephone

Nominee Email

Nominating Organization Name *

Nominating Organization Street Address *

Nominating Organization City *

Nominating Organization State

Nominating Organization Country *

Nominating Organization Zip Code *

Nominating Organization Telephone *

Nominating Organization Email *

Prepared by *

Date *

Sport: *

Active From: *

Living? *

Yes

Basis for Nominiation *

Provide a brief summary statement.

Accomplishments

Please list accomplishments pertinent to the nominee’s category.
Examples: competitions, first descents, expeditions. Coaches and organizers/leaders: years involved, notable events in which he/she was involved, notable associates (e.g. athletes he/she coached) along with relevant information regarding awards received, team placement, etc.

Contributions

Please list any contributions pertinent to the nominee’s category.
Examples: contributory causes, designs and inventions, skills/technique contributions, and industry participation/ leadership.

Whitewater Organization Membership

Please list year, organization, and role/position

Articles/Books Written

Please list year, title, and if published (y/n)

Honors/Awards Received

Please list year, honor/award, and granting organization

Further Supporting Evidence

Please use this space to provide any further information on the above, evidence of integrity, sportsmanship, and character and all additional information to support consideration of the Nominee.

Affiliate Review *

In addition to review by the IWHoF Board of Governors, your nomination shall be reviewed by at least one of our affiliate organizations. Please select one of the listed affiliates that is most relevant to the nominee you have presented in this nomination form. By selecting an affiliate reviewer, a broad range of interests, specialties, and constituencies in the whitewater community can be involved and represented.

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