Plan to Nominate a Whitewater Legend in 2028!
The nomination period for 2026 has closed with over 20 new nominations submitted. Thank You! We are underway with the selection process. Stay tuned for announcements!
Nominations will re-open in early 2028.
Frank Bell, Sr. - Hall of Fame Class of 2021
Do you know a person or organization that has made a lasting impact in the world of whitewater paddling in the Southern Appalachians?
Plan to nominate them for induction into the Southern Appalachian Whitewater Hall of Fame!
This page will provide a simple fill-in form; nominating is easy.
Who Qualifies?
Nominees must have profoundly influenced the sport of whitewater paddling in one or more of these ways:
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INNOVATOR – Created new methods, technologies, or products that advanced paddling.
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LEADER – Guided people, organizations, or movements that shaped the sport.
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PIONEER – Opened new pathways or set bold firsts in paddling.
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ACHIEVER & ROLE MODEL – Reached notable accomplishments and inspired others to follow.
Regional Impact
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Nominees need not have lived in the Southern Appalachians, but their influence should be significant in the region — the mountainous areas of Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama
Eligibility
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Must be 30 years or older (for individual nominees)
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Must have contributed to the sport for at least 10 continuous years
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Can be living or deceased
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May be an individual or an organization (clubs, businesses, nonprofits, etc.)