The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) is inviting the entire aquatics community back to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on April 16-17, 2021 to celebrate the belated induction of its Class of 2020 Honorees, Paragon Award winners, and ISHOF recognitions.
“We have secured an agreement with the City of Fort Lauderdale and the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa to host 450 people in the spring of 2021. We are being very proactive and optimistic that the Coronavirus will be under control,” said Brent Rutemiller – President and CEO for the International Swimming Hall of Fame. “We have negotiated some exit clauses in our agreement, but for now we encourage everyone to “Save The Dates”!”
Expanding on ISHOF’s 2021 calendar, the Masters International Swimming Hall of Fame will be held in conjunction with next year’s 2021 United States Aquatic Sports Convention in Atlanta, Georgia on September 24, 2021. The names of those Honorees will be forthcoming early next year.
Rounding out the 2021 calendar year, ISHOF has secured a fall date to celebrate its International Swimming Hall of Fame Class of 2021 with an expanded program. The fall ISHOF induction will return to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 8-9, 2021. We are in the early stages of combining our event with other entities and possibly having an official celebration of the renovated aquatic center and construction of 27-meter-high diving tower.
Here Are the International Swimming Hall of Fame 2020 Inductees Now scheduled on April 16-17, 2021:
- HONOR SWIMMERS: Brendan Hansen (USA), Michael Klim (AUS), Jon Sieben (AUS), Rebecca Soni (USA), and Daichi Suzuki (JPN)
- HONOR DIVER: Matthew Mitcham (AUS)
- HONOR SYNCHRONIZED (ARTISTIC) SWIMMER: Elvira Khasyanova (RUS)
- HONOR WATER POLO: Mirko Vičević (YUG/MON)
- HONOR OPEN WATER SWIMMER: Marilyn Bell (CAN)
- HONOR COACH: Ursula Carlile (AUS) and David Marsh (USA)
- HONOR CONTRIBUTOR: Bob Duenkel*(USA) and Peter Hurzeler (SUI)
- In addition to the Class of 2020, two Honorees from the Class of 2019, who were unable to attend last year, will be present to be inducted. Honor Swimmer: Otylia Jedrzejczak (POL) and Honor Diver: Li Ting (CHN).
*deceased
Rowdy Gaines and Debbie Meyer Confirmed As Induction Event Co-Emcees
The International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Induction Ceremony is shaping up to be a star-studded weekend with ISHOF Honoree and Sullivan Award Winner, Debbie Meyer, and double Olympic gold-medalist, ISHOF Honoree, and everyone’s favorite Olympic swimming broadcaster, Rowdy Gaines acting as co-emcees and hosts of the induction.
Rowdy Gaines and Debbie Meyer will co-emcee the 2021 ISHOF Induction Ceremony Photo Courtesy:
Make your plans now! ISHOF Members can purchase the Complete Weekend Package (see below) and save! (Get info on membership here.) Can’t attend the event? Donate to ISHOF to support our honorees.
Here Are The Paragon and ISHOF Award Recipients That Will Be Honored on April 16th, 2021:
- Dave Burgering – Competitive Diving
- Betty Hazle – Artistic (Synchronized) Swimming
- Lynn Comer Kachmarik – Water Polo
- Teri McKeever – Competitive Swimming
- Florence Werner – Recreational Swimming
- Linda Quan – Water Safety
The Paragon Awards are part of ISHOF’s 56th Annual Hall of Fame Honoree Weekend, April 16-17, 2021. For ticket information visit www.ishof.org or call 570 594-4367. For more information about the Paragon Awards, https://ishof.org/paragon-awards.html
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ISHOF Specialty Award Recipients:
- Jordan Whitney-Wei — Buck Dawson Author Award: Katharine Whitney Curtis – Mother of Synchronized Swimming
- Russell Weaver—ISHOF Service Award
- James S. O’Connor —Judge G. Harold Martin Award
- Patricia Cirigliano—Virginia Hunt Newman Award
- Julia Meno—John K. Williams, Jr. International Adapted Aquatics Award Sponsored by S.R. Smith
- Wayne Goldsmith—Al Schoenfield Media Award
- John Leonard —ISHOF President’s Award
The Induction Weekend Schedule, Reservations and Ticket Information
Friday, April 16, 2021
Paragon & ISHOF Awards Night
- 5:30 pm Cocktails
- 6:30 pm ISHOF and Paragon Awards
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Honoree Induction Day Luncheon – Meet Rowdy Gaines and go on a behind the scenes tour of the Aquatic Complex construction.
- 11:30-1:00 pm Luncheon
Official 56th International Swimming Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
- 5:30 pm VIP Reception – Ocean Terrace
- 6:30 –10:00 pm Induction Ceremony & Dinner – Ocean Ballroom
Ticket Information
- April 16-18 Complete Weekend Package (Includes Paragon/ISHOF Awards Night, Saturday Luncheon, and Induction Ceremony)
- April 16 Paragon Awards and ISHOF Awards Night (Hors D’oeuvres and Open Bar) 5:30 pm
- April 17 Saturday Luncheon 12:00-1:30 pm
- April 17 Induction Ceremony and Dinner 5:30 pm10 Person Table $3,500 and $5,000 (Prime location) options
Questions: contact Meg Keller-Marvin at meg@ishof.org or 570-594-4367
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