Plan to Nominate a Whitewater Legend in 2028!
The nomination period for 2026 has closed. Thank You!
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.)
Carry-Forwards:
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A nomination that does not result in induction will automatically be carried forward to the following cycle for renewed consideration.