International Federation
recognized by the

Official Towboats Sponsors

UPCOMING EVENT

9th to 17th October 2026 Hangzhou City - Xiang Lake, Xiaoshan District, Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou City, China : 2026 IWWF World Wakesurf Championships

17 to 21 October 2026 Auburndale Championship Event Lake - Auburndale, USA : 2026 IWWF World Open, Junior & Under 23 Barefoot Championships

10 January to 16 January 2027 Mala - Peru : 2027 IWWF World Under 21 Waterski Championships

16 to 21 February 2027 Mulwala - Australia : 2027 IWWF World Waterski Championships

3rd to 8th May 2027 Bonney's Ski Park - Baldives, Western Australia : 2027 IWWF World Master Barefoot Championships

International inductees

AXEL MÜLLER (GER) 2026

Pioneer - Cableski

“BANANA” GEORGE BLAIR (USA) 2026

Legend - Barefoot Waterski

BRETT SANDS (AUS) 2026

Athlete - Barefoot Waterski

CAMILLE DUVALL (USA) 2025

Athlete - Waterski

When Camille Duvall retired from a 30-year water skiing career in 1994, USA Today hailed her as "the best-known female water skier in history of the sport." Sports Illustrated called her one of the "100 Greatest Female Athletes of the Century," alongside the likes of Jackie Joyner-Kersee and Nadia Comaneci. While Duvall was an accomplished three-event athlete she didn't leave her passion at the water's edge. She founded and managed the Professional Water Ski Tour (PAWS) in 1990. In 1998, Duvall-Hero was named coach of the U.S. Junior Water Ski Team - the first woman to ever serve in that position. She also served as a board member of the Women's Sports Foundation, the New York City Sports Commission, the American Sports Medicine Institute, and Big Brothers and Sisters of America. Over the years, she has worked as a professional athlete, water ski instructor, industry consultant, businesswoman, model, and mother to her two children, Alexander and Gabrielle. Her star quality and fierce determination not only captivated the media it also landed her a job as a reporter and producer for ESPN, Fox Sports, MSG Network, Oxygen Sports, and Lifetime TV, where she covered the X-Games, the WNBA, and NHL as a sideline reporter. A graduate of the New York University School of Broadcasting, Duvall has served as editor of Competitor for Women magazine and contributing editor of Conde Nast Women's Sports & Fitness Magazine. Her published works include Camille Duvall's Instructional Guide to Water Skiing. Her many outstanding accomplishments include: Ranked number 1 female in the world for ten years by World Water Ski Magazine Member of the U.S. Elite Water Ski Team member from 1975 to 1978 and 1983 to 1987 1985 World Slalom Champion 5-time Masters Champion 15-time National USA Champion. 43-time Pro Tournament Champion 5-time Coors Light Pro Tour Slalom Grand Prix Champion 3–time money leader among women water skiers, becoming the first female water skier to break six figures in a single year through prize money and endorsements. When injuries finally forced her to hang up her skis at the age of 33, she was ranked #1 in the world in Women's jump, #4 in slalom, and # 3 overall. Awards US Water Ski Hall of Fame (2003) Named ICON of the sport by Water Ski Magazine Three Ramp Master Awards for US Jump Records Ski Nautique award for the highest overall score in the US Nationals Inducted to MasterCraft Boats Legends Club 2016 - only female, along with Rob Shirley, Sammy Duvall, Zane Swenk, Parks Bonifay.

JARET LLEWELLYN (CANADA) 2025

Athlete - Waterski

OLAF BÖTTCHER (GERMANY) 2025

Pioneer - Waterskiing

Introduced to waterskiing in the 60s, Olaf was a very successful athlete in East Germany With over 20 titles in national championships. Due to political limitations, he was not able to participate internationally. After the political changes in Germany and the fall of the wall, the qualified high- frequency technician became interested in measuring technology for water skiing. While his children were successfully water skiing internationally, he developed the measuring technology for the competitions. The following information is a brief overview of his background and achievements. Date of birth: April 24, 1949 Place of birth: Germany Waterski started in 1965. Club “WSC Kamenz” in East Germany. He was introduced to waterskiing by his Dad, Manfred Böttcher. Active years 60's and 70's Multiple East Germany Champion National record holder in Trick Skiing and Jumping Achievements in technology for competitions: • The invention of Video Measuring Systems for Water Skiing in 1996 • Official system for Jump measuring, Trick Skiing, and Slalom since 1997 • Competitions where Boettcher Measuring Systems are being used o World Championships o EAME Championships o Asian Pacific Championships o Pan-Am Games o World Games o Water Ski World Cup Events o Water Sports Games o International Competitions on all Continents o National Championships all over the world o Classic Water Ski, Cable Skiing, Barefoot Here is a small selection of competitions in which Olaf has used the entire measurement technology: 1997 World Games, Finland 1997 World Championships Medellin, Colombia 1998 EM Linz, AUT 1998 U21 EM Kamenz, GER 1999 EM Bourg-en-Bresse, FRA 1999 WM Open in Milano, ITA 2000 British Masters World Finals2001 World Championships, Recetto, ITaly 2003 European Senior Championships Halle, Germany 2003 World Championships, Swiss Ski School, Florida, USA 2004 World Cup, Changshu, China 2005 World Championships Beijing, CHI 2007 World Championships, Linz, AUT 2007 Pan American Games Rio, Brazil 2007 US Open, Florida, USA 2009 World Games, Kaohsiung, Taiwan 2009 Waterski World Cup, Putrajaya, Malaysia 2010 Asian Beach Games, Muscat, Oman 2011 World Championships, Dubna, RUS 2011 Sea Games, Jarkata, Indonesia 2012 Asian Beach Games, Haiyang, China 2013 World Games, Cali, Colombia 2014 Asian Beach Games, Phuket, Thailand 2015 Sea Games, Singapore 2015 World Championships, Bocalaguna, Mexico 2015 Pan American Games, Toronto, Canada 2016 Europeans Championships, Gimenells, Spain 2019 World Championships, Putrajaya, Malaysia Over the last 3 decades, his measuring system was used in over 100 tournaments in most of them he was present himself. Every significant event now uses his systems for all three events. Olaf was and still is always the first person on-site and the last to leave to make sure everything is working perfectly.

JAN THURGAR (AUSTRALIA) 2025

Official - Racing

VERA VAN DEN BOSSCHE (BELGIUM) 2025

Official - Racing

JOE RAY (USA) 2025

Athlete - Disabled Ski

BRENDA HARRIS – (AUSTRALIA) 2025

Pioneer - Wakeboard

IAN BIRDSALL (GREAT BRITAIN) 2025

Pioneeer - Wakeboard

RAIMI MERRITT RUTLEDGE (USA) 2025

Athlete - Wakeboard

LYNN NOVAKOFSKI (USA) 2024

Pioneer - Show Ski

JULIA MEIER-GROMYKO (GERMANY) 2024

Athlete - Cableski

Julia was brought to water skiing by her father, Anatoliy Gromyko, who was the national coach of the Belarusian freestyle wrestling team for a long time and wanted to steer the irrepressible energy of his 8-year-old daughter in the right direction, namely in sports. Her father took her to his friend Victor Novozhilov, the founder, and head coach of water skiing in Belarus. Thus began Julia's wonderful journey as a water skier in 1979, which lasted for 40 years (1979 to 2019). 1982-1984 was the most important period for her sporting breakthrough. She stayed with her grandmother and Viktor Novozhilov began to train her intensively and in 1985 Julia won her first gold medal at the Junior European Championships. In 1989, Cable Waterski came into Julia's life. The Belarus waterski team traveled to Slovakia for the first time and took part in an international competition. After successful participation and admission to the European Championship, the Belarus team went to the European Championship in the same city a month later. The success was terrific: a new European record, gold in Tricks. From that moment, Julia's career in Cableski began. In 1998 Julia married the German Marc-André Meier, one of the world's best slalom skiers. Their daughter Jana-Chathreen was born in May 1998. Three months later, Julia competed with her husband in the first Cable World Championships and won her first of ten World Championship gold medals. For 30 years Julia competed for Belarus, won medals, and set new European and world records. She has represented the interests of all cable skiers as an athlete’s representative at the Cableski Council; she qualified as a Level One Judge, was voted the best athlete of the year at IWWF and EAME several times. In addition she coached German athletes and looked after the national teams at multiple championships around the world. Julia has been a permanent national trainer for the German Waterski and Wakeboard Association since 2019. Julia has been part of all the stages of development and changes that have happened in the Cableski area over the last 30 years: new rules (several times), World Cups in China, European Tour. From her first jump record of 35.0 m, to her last at 48.9 m. From her conception of new tricks to her consistency, we cannot imagine Cableski without this woman's presence, her endless love for waterskiing, her professionalism in all levels of society, her family, and her optimism. In 2019, Julia ended her sports career in Minsk, on her home lake, by taking part in the European Championships for the last time. This ended her sporting career for her; a symbolic circle lasting 40 years.

KEITH ST. ONGE (USA) 2024

Athlete - Barefoot

DAVID SMALL (GREAT BRITAIN) 2024

Athlete - Barefoot

BRIAN PRICE (AUSTRALIA) 2024

Official - Barefoot

Brian has had an involvement in water skiing for over forty years and in that time made a significant contribution to the sport as a skier, team management, official, driver, homologator, Chief Scorer, Chairman and administrator. His contribution has been at all levels: Club, State, National and International. Brian lists his key highlights being Chief Judge of the 2009 World Games event in Taiwan, Chief Judge of 3 IWWF World Championships and the expansion of barefoot water skiing in the Asian Region. He commenced his administration career via joining his local Barefoot Club committee in 1975 and has to-date, continued to be a member of that committee and maintain an involvement at the grass roots level of our sport. Over this he has held almost every position on the committee including Secretary, Technical Chairman, Treasurer, Vice President and President. He also took a lead role in the organization of the many Nationals Championships hosted by his State, taking on the role of LOC Chairman at many occasions. He was a member of the Organizing Committee for the 1988 World Championships and Chairman of the LOC for 2004 World Championships but also played a key role in organizing the 2014 World Championships in Mulwala. Brian became a delegate to the Australian Barefoot Club Board in 1979, where he became involved in many projects associated with developing and growing the sport, including the writing of the Boards Policy Book, preparation of Development Plans, Coaching Manuals, Judging Committees, Boat Committees and Fund Raising. He was also Chairman of the Australian Records Committee for many years and has been an Australian Selector since 1988. He was Vice President of the Board from 1988 to 1996. In 1997 Brian became a member of the World Barefoot Council and the Asian Australasian Barefoot Council. His involvement at World level includes the writing of the Councils Policy book and being an active member of various sub committees including Records Review Committee, Rules Committee, Officials Committee, together with taking on many other tasks to assist in the development of the sport. Brian is the current Chairman of the Asian Australasian Barefoot Council and takes a lead role in the development of the sport in the Asian Region. During his chairmanship he has overseen two new counties – _China and Chinese Taipei compete at the Asian Australasian championships and is keen to see the number of countries grow in the coming years and in the not-too-distant future, assist an Asian country host a IWWF World Barefoot Championships.

EMMA HABERMANN SHEERS (AUSTRALIA) 2023

Athlete - Waterski

STEVE SIMMONDS (AUSTRALIA) 2023

Athlete - Disabled Ski

ROYCE ANDES (USA) – 2023

Pioneer - Disabled Ski

ANN O’BRINE-SATTERFIELD (USA) 2023

Athlete - Disabled Ski

DUSTY SCHULZ (USA) 2023

Official - Racing

It is difficult to put into writing the contributions Dusty has made to the sport of water ski racing, both on and off the water. The National Water Ski Racing Association has no other individual who has been responsible for so many different advancements in the sport. Dusty has been an active member of the NWSRA for more than 40 years. He began as a competitive observer back in the early 1970s. Since then, Dusty has held a vast array of offices, positions, and chairmanships during his tenure in water ski racing. He has dedicated a tremendous amount of time and energy as not only a competitor but as a true ambassador of the sport. Many of his accomplishments were achieved solely for the promotion, evolution, and pure love of our sport. Even now he volunteers for tasks and tackles them with as much enthusiasm as someone doing something for the first time. In 2017, Dusty stood down from the position of Chairman of the IWWF Racing Council. He is still a PamAm delegate to the council and is the last inaugural member elected in 1979. He was recently recognized by the IWWF for his service and contribution to the sport of water skiing. As a promoter and innovator, you couldn’t ask for anyone better than Dusty. He truly has the best interest of ski racing at heart. In the 1970s, Dusty along with Terry Bennett from Australia created the “America’s Cup Challenge” between the United States and Australia. Then In the late 1970’s, Dusty along with Ron Tesarski formulated a plan for a marathon series in the United States. The US National Marathon Series was born in 1980. This series went on to provide the foundation which would in turn allow the United States to better select US World Teams. The event structure and world team selection processes are still in place today. With the creation of the US National Marathon Series, Dusty took it upon himself to have an original trophy designed. This exclusive trophy is treasured by anyone who receives one. The design is the only one of its kind in the world. In 1984, Dusty, along with Tom Johnson, had the vision to run water ski races on the Colorado River in Parker, Ariz, a previously unheard-of feat. Dusty and Johnson laid the groundwork, met with city and river officials, then headed the organizing committee to bring the first Parker Marathons to life in March 1985. These same marathons just celebrated their 32nd anniversary having only missed the 1989 season. In 2000, it was Schulz’s dream to bring the Water Ski Racing World Championships to the United States for the first time. To make it a reality, he devised not only a logistical agenda, but a fund-raising agenda as well that would allow the NWSRA to host the world championships without any financial impact to the association. Not only did Schulz bring his plan to fruition, when the finances were settled, but the final numbers for the event also showed a profit. Although he no longer is an active, on the water competitor, Schulz is still an influential member of the NWSRA. He still serves on the Board of Directors for the International Water Ski Racing Association (of the USA). Schulz continues work with the Coast Guard and various local authorities in securing permits for select NWSRA events. It is unknown where ski racing would be without individuals such as Dusty Schulz. It is also unclear what else Schulz has left to accomplish; knowing him, he will come up with something that astounds us all and makes us sit back in admiration.

ELIZABETH HOBBS (Great Britain) 2023

Athlete - Racing

LEANNE BROWN (AUSTRALIA) 2023

Athlete - Racing

CATHY WILLIAMS (USA) 2023

Pioneer - Wakeboard

JANIFER ELLIS (USA) 2023

Official - Wakeboard

DALLAS FRIDAY (USA) 2023

Athlete - Wakeboard

Dallas Friday, according to ESPN, is the "winningest female wakeboarder in history." Dallas' trophy case includes the ESPN ESPY award for Best Female Action Sports Athlete, 4 X-Games Gold medallist, and numerous World Titles. Dallas was also a featured character in the video game Wakeboarding Unleashed and a cartoon character as herself in Disney's popular show Kim Possible. Dallas began wakeboarding at thirteen years of age and began competing at a professional level in her first year of wakeboarding. In her rookie season she captured the prestigious Americas Cup title and won silver at the 2000 X-Games where she was the youngest competitor at the event. At 14 years of age, Dallas captured the Gold at the ESPN X-Games and the NBC Gravity Games. In 2001, Dallas won the World Cup at age 15. She also captured first place finishes in the 2001 Malibu Open, the first two Pro tour stops, the Vans Triple Crown Ford Ranger Pro, Cable Wakeboarding Nationals, and the X-cup. In the 2003-2004 season, Dallas won every pro event but one. In 2005 she succeeded in accomplishing the three-peat in winning Gold at the X-Games. Dallas was awarded the "Born to Lead Award" by Cosmo Magazine in 2005. In 2006, she won the World, Nationals, Masters and the Pro Tour Championships and was awarded the coveted ArbVs Action Sports Award for Best Female Athlete. In 2007, Dallas dominated the overseas Wakeboarding World Cup events by remaining undefeated. In 2008/2009 season Dallas dominated the podium winning the coveted "Queen of Wake" Title in 2009, as well as the World Title after an amazing year. In 2009, Dallas placed 1st in the World Games in Taiwan and 2nd in the China World Cup. She was named in the "Top 25 Celebrities" in Central Florida and "Best Name" by Orlando Weekly Magazine. Dallas was voted ten years in a row the fan favourite in Wakeboarding Magazines readers’ poll. In 2010 Dallas suffered severe injuries that required 2 years of rehab causing her to miss the 2011 season. In 2012 she returned to the sport she loved and went on to win the 2013 World Championships. In 2014 Dallas won the Malibu Cancun Pro, WakeStock Canada and WakeFest Tennessee. In 2015 she saw podium at every event, winning the Australian Moomba Masters, WakeFest, and The Tokyo Pro. Dallas credits all her success to her Lord Jesus Christ and her greatest accomplishment in her life is her children. Her Sponsors include Ronix, Centurion Boats and Performance Ski and surf. Today, Dallas enjoys spending time on her Centurion with her two children in Orlando, Florida and still competes at the highest level on tour against the top pros. It is unlikely we will ever see a career as dominant and colourful as Dallas Friday's.

ELENA THOMSEN-MILAKOVA (SWITZERLAND) 2023

Athlete - Waterski

MASAKO YAMAGUCHI (JAPAN) 2023

Official - Waterski

JORGE RENOSTO (ARGENTINA) 2023

Pioneer - Waterski

Andy Harris (GBR) 2022

Barefoot Official

Andy Harris (GBR) – Barefoot Official Aged 60 and living in Enfield, to the north of London UK, Andy has been involved in water skiing for over 40 years. Originally participating in the tournament division, Andy was introduced to Barefoot some 38 years ago and initially began taking part as an announcer/commentator. He became a Barefoot judge in 1983 and was elected as a member of the British Barefoot Committee in 1985; he was appointed Chairman of the British Barefoot Technical Committee for 6 years. In 1991, Andy became vice-Chairman of the Barefoot Committee and in 1997 sat as Chairman. In 1998, he stood down due to his other water ski commitments. In 1990, Andy was elected as a member of the British WaterSki & Wakeboard’s (BWSF) National Management Committee. In 2005, he was elected as a member of the Board and in January 2006, after having served as Vice-Chairman for the previous 12 months; Andy was duly elected as Chairman of British WaterSki & Wakeboard, where he served for 6 years, retiring in January 2012. In 1996, Andy was elected as a member of the Region EA Barefoot Council, appointed as its secretary and a member of the IWWF World Barefoot Council; he was elected as Secretary of the WBC at the same time. At the 1999 EA Congress, Andy was elected as President of the Region EAME Barefoot Council and he remained in office until January 2004 when he stood down and became the Barefoot representative sitting on the Region EAME Administrative Committee (AdminCom). In the same year, he was elected as Chairman of the IWWF World Barefoot Council (WBC) giving him a seat on the IWSF Executive Board. At the end of January 2008, Andy decided that it was time to step back and let fresh blood take over all his Barefoot representative positions within the BWSF, Region EAME and the IWWF. In recognition of his services to the Sport, he was honoured by BWSF, IWWF Region EAME and the World Barefoot Council (WBC) and inducted as an Honourary Member of all three bodies. In 2010, the World Barefoot Council presented him with their Outstanding Service Award for his continuing services to the sport. Andy still remains as an advisor to Barefoot both at home, within the EC and the WBC and he continues to serve as a member of the World Barefoot Council’s Rules Committee. Graduating as an International Barefoot Judge and Homologator in 1986, Andy continues to officiate at as many National and International competitions as he can and for as long as the Sport wishes him to. Apparently, it’s what he does best, although he doubts whether anyone will agree with that statement! He has officiated at every British Nationals since 1982; every European Barefoot titled event since 1987; and every World Barefoot Championships since 1988 – and he wonders why they all still ask him back! In 2010 Andy was invited to return to the EC Barefoot Council in a supporting and advisory role and to be their representative to the EC AdminCom. In 2012, Congress elected him as one of the four [elected] members of the EC AdminCom and he remains in that office to this day. He will formally retire (again) from the EC Barefoot Council at this 2020 Congress and now offers himself for election as President of the IWWF European Confederation. He has the time, the energy and the commitment that the role requires and he wants to focus on steering the Confederation through its next journey as the Sport evolves in the new-age of information technology that is undoubtedly influencing the way we all go about how the sport is perceived, presented and ultimately pursued and followed. His commitment and dedication prevail and he continues to campaign for the promotion of the sport, in all its forms, to a wider 21st century audience. Andy’s working life began in agriculture and he then qualified in mechanical engineering and served as a civilian engineer within the UK Military for 10 years. He then worked in various roles including 2 years at British Water Ski and 4 years at the Palace of Westminster. Since then, Andy has been running his own business administration and associated services consultancy for the past 30 years. He also has business interests in road transport and law enforcement. Apart from water skiing, his other hobbies include listening to all types of music, going to the theatre and cinema, cycling, motor-biking, drag racing and trying (with great difficulty) to keep reasonably fit. He also passionately continues as the lead singer in a 20-piece swing band and recently, a new venture singing with a Blues band.

GILLIAN HILL MILLER (GBR) 2022

IWWF Pioneer

Oscar Foot Mann (AUS) 2022

Barefoot Pioneer

Tommy Bartlett (USA) 2022

Show Ski Pioneer

Skip Gilkerson (USA) 2022

Show Ski Pioneer

Skip Gilkerson (USA) – Show Ski Pioneer Skip Gilkerson, both as a show skier and a world-class three-event skier was known globally as Mr. Showmanship. Skip’s water-skiing productions entertained tens of millions of people, created a positive image for water skiing, which helped grow the sport into a respected sports discipline; all of us in the sport of water skiing have benefited from his unwavering commitment and impact on the sport. Skip elevated the sport of show skiing, and those around him, to a higher standard of excellence that still exists today. From the moment his feet hit the water at age 6 – Skip was a natural. His first attempt at skiing…using his mother’s clothesline as a rope, and a broomstick for a handle, he got up on two skis, lost one, and slalomed in his very first attempt on skis. Skip’s talents and love for skiing initially took him to Santa Claus Land in his home State of Indiana, and eventually to the Water Ski Capital of the World, Cypress Gardens. And when Skip performed, he did it with an exhilarating flair and unmatched style. Skip was a living legend in the world of water skiing, having skied at Indiana Beach, Cypress Gardens and Tommy Bartlett’s, where he eventually served as show director. Skip, who was never lacking in self-confidence, was certainly a gifted athlete, but Skip was first and foremost a performer, not just a water skier. His charisma and showmanship were contagious While at Tommy Bartlett’s Ski Sky and Stage Show, he was an instant sensation and after one summer, Skip had earned the show director’s position, which he held for 26 years. Skip incorporated many new maneuvers, acts, and equipment into show skiing, including: his unique style and showmanship, freestyle jumping, strap doubles, Broadway-style costume designs and of course his trademark… shoe skis. Skip also choreographed and produced shows for the World’s Fair, Sea World and Tommy Bartlett shows in Okinawa, Japan, and Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Everybody in competitive show skiing has a story about Skip. Wherever he went, Skip came across as confident and bigger than life…but most importantly, he welcomed and inspired everyone to be a part his life. However, as big of a legend as he was on the water, Skip was just as big off it. He embraced his celebrity status in a way that was all his own. And he used it to elevate others and promote water skiing worldwide. Recognizing the impact and influence that Skip had in the industry, Rob Shirley, the founder of MasterCraft Boat Company, enlisted Skip’s help in the formation of the World’s first cash prize water ski series, the Coors Light International Water Ski Tour. As director of promotional activities for MasterCraft, Skip helped develop the tour’s format, flow, and promotions to a global audience on ESPN. Like every venture Skip tackled, the tour was a tremendous success, launching the sport into the global spotlight like never before. Skip will never leave our hearts or the sport of water skiing. The standards that he set and the legends that he created are still very much with us. The USA’s National Show Ski Championship’s highest honor, for male skiers, is named for after Skip. He also officiated at more consecutive USA National Show Ski Championships than anyone in history and officiated every World Show Ski Championships until his untimely passing. He was also a regular featured guest on shows aired on ESPN, ESPN 2, The Water Channel, OLN (now NBC Sports), and many more. Skip was inducted into the USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Hall of Fame, where his image graces the walls of the museum as a competitor, official and innovator in the sport. His Legacy will continue to inspire show skiers worldwide and for generations to come. As long as people talk about show skiing, people will smile and mention the name Skip Gilkerson.

Lori Powell-Drell (USA) 2022

Athlete – Barefoot

Lori Powell-Drell (USA) – Athlete – Barefoot Competed in 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988 World Championships for the USA Lori retired from competition after the 1988 World Championships Open Level achievements in World Championships and other major international tournaments 1982 World Championship Starts #1, Wakes #5, Tricks & Overall #4 1985 World Championship Tricks #1 1986 World Championship Tricks & Jump #1 1988 World Championship Tricks #1, Jump #2, Wakes #3, #1 Overall 1981 US Masters Women’sTricks, Starts, Wake Slalom and Overall Champion 1982 US Masters Women’sTricks, Starts, Wake Slalom and Overall Champion 1983 US Masters Women’sTricks, Starts, Wake Slalom and Overall Champion 1984 US Masters Women’s Jump, Wake Slalom and Overall Champion World Records Set 1984 Starts 1985, 1988, 1988 Wakes Lori demonstrated a high degree of sportsmanship, cultivating friendly relationships with teammates, officials and her competitors. Her cheerful and outgoing personality coupled with her sense of humour made her a delight to be around. As an articulate, attractive, personable, young teenager, Lori presented herself well before the media, generating much positive publicity for the sport. Lori’s accomplishments are made even more impressive realizing that from 1980 through 1985 she was also a top national level three-event skier, often alternating one weekend competing in three-event, and the next weekend at a barefoot tournament. She regularly placed in the top five spots at national water ski championships in Slalom, Tricks, Jumping and Overall. After the 1985 season, she gave up a three-event competition to focus her efforts on becoming the Women’s World Barefoot Overall Champion. Lori is perhaps the most versatile female water skier of all time, competing and holding national titles in both the three-event and barefoot divisions since her elementary school years and world titles in barefooting. Lori’s significant barefoot skiing accomplishments span eight years and four World Championships, culminating in her 1988 Women’s World Overall Title. Five of those years she also competed at the national level in traditional three events. Her perseverance through losses and a significant health setback to finally win the Women’s World Overall title in 1988 is a testament to Lori’s incredibly hard work, dedication and athletic skill. Though Women’s World Overall Champion only once, her numerous national and world titles and records advanced the sport and contributed to the USA’s team effort at each of the four World Championships. Additionally, her pleasant personality, consistent cheerfulness and superb communication skills made her an excellent ambassador for the sport. Based on these accomplishments and contributions to the sport, I nominate Lori Powell-Drell for induction into the IWWF International Hall of Fame. Lori was 11 years old when she was an alternate to the 1980 US Barefoot Team and 13 years old when competing on the US World Barefoot Team in 1982. At the 1982 World Championships, Lori was the first to unseat the Australians hold on female World titles. Lori’s excellent performances at the 1986 World’s helped the US team unseat Australia from their hold on the World Championship Title. At the end of the 1986 season, a tumour was discovered on Lori’s spine. After the major surgery to remove the tumour, Lori had to significantly limit her training for the 1997 season and focused on rehabilitation with physical training. But in 1988 she came back to reach her peak and her ultimate goal of winning the Women’s World Barefoot Overall title at the 1988 Worlds. What made the 1988 victory even more meaningful was that her brother, Rick Powell, won the Men’s overall title. They remain the only brother and sister to have won the Men and Women’s overall titles in the same World Championships.

Desmond Burke-Kennedy (IRL) 2021

Official – Waterski

Desmond Burke-Kennedy (IRL) – Official – Waterski Des hails from Ireland and has a lifelong experience as CEO of Companies in Retail, Wholesale and Investment. But his love for sport led to him becoming well known in Waterskiing, representing Ireland at all the major meetings of IWWF and Europe. He became a well-known Commentator in the sport and was invited to commentate at most of the major waterski & wakeboard events around the world. His Irish lilting voice has been a favourite for many a year. With his camera in hand, Des was able to pursue his love of photography and has provided some amazing action shots which he readily makes available to all the athletes, by whom he is very much appreciated. Des has focused a huge amount of his time and energy on assisting the IWWF in its world-wide promotion. He was elected as Chairman of the IWWF Marketing & Media Committee in 2002 and fulfilled this position with great success for 15 years. During this time, he published 160 Press Releases and hundreds of photos distributed with Sportcal worldwide to over 30,000 contacts. He also created many news features for Waterski Magazines in the USA, UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy and Australia. On the invitation of the IWWF President, Des was one of the founder members of the IWWF Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Committee and has been involved from 2002-2017 in the organisation of 47 World Cup Stops. Three of which were organised by him in Ireland. Kuno and Des were a formidable team in persuading cities around the world to invest in the IWWF offering cash prizes to the top Waterski and Wakeboard athletes. In 2009 he was elected as Chairman of the IWWF International Hall of Fame and fulfilled this position for 10 years with great success, arranging excellent Presentations for all the recipients. 18 years as President of the Irish Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, 15 years as IWWF Chairman of the World Marketing & Media Committee, Founder member of the IWWF Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup, and 15 years as organiser of TV shows & voice overs on approximately 15 World Cup TV Shows. Des also influenced the future of the sport through his years of commentary around the World. Of all the influence Des has had on the sport of Waterskiing, he truly is deserving of being inducted into the IWWF International Hall of Fame.

Colin Hart (GBR) 2021

Official – Wakeboard

Bill Furbish (USA) 2021

Athlete – Disabled

Jim McCormick (USA) 2021

Pioneer – Waterski

Nicolas Le Forestier (FRA) 2021

Athlete – Waterski

Kim Lumley (GBR) 2021

Athlete – Racing

Stefan Rauchenwald (AUT) 2021

Official – Waterski-2021

Fran Hynes (AUS) 2021

Official – Multiple Discipline

Kevin Murfitt (AUS) 2021

Athlete – Disabled

Ann Procter (AUS) 2021

Athlete – Racing

Wayne Mawer (AUS) 2021

Athlete – Racing

Kuno Ritschard (SUI) 2019

Official

Jim Grew (USA) 2019

Official

Debbie Nordblad (USA) 2019

Athlete / Racing

Garry Barton (AUS)2019

Pioneer

Jennifer Calleri Schwenk (USA) 2019

Athlete / Barefoot

RON SCARPA (USA) 2017

Athlete

KRIS LaPOINT (USA) 2017

Athlete

KRISTI OVERTON JOHNSON (USA) 2017

Athlete

AGELIKI ANDRIOPOULOU (GRE) – 2017

Athlete

Cory Pickos (USA) 2015

Athlete

Mike Kjellander (SWE) 2015

Athlete

Jeffry Armstrong (USA) 2015

Official

Mike Seipel (USA) 2015

Athlete

Clint Ward (CAN) 2015

Athlete & Builder

Toni Neville (AUS) 2013

Athlete

Ron Fergusson (AUS) 2013

Official

Lucky Lowe (USA) 2013

Athlete

Nadine de Villiers (RSA) 2013

Athlete

Bill Bowness (USA) 2013

Athlete

WILLIAM BARLOW (USA) 2011

Official

MICK NEVILLE (AUS) 2011

Athlete

BILO OLIVERAS (ESP) 2011

Athlete & Builder

ANDY MAPPLE (GBR) 2011

Athlete

KIM IZZARD (LAMPARD) (AUS) 2011

Athlete

MIKE SUYDERHOUD (USA) 1993

Athlete

MIKE HAZELWOOD (GBR) 1993

Athlete

BILL CLIFFORD (USA) 1993

Official

GEORGE ATHANS (CAN) 1993

Athlete

ALAN CLARK (AUS) 1993

Athlete & Official

JEAN MULLER (FRA) 1991

Volunteer & Builder

MARINA DORIA (SUI) 1991

Athlete

FRANCO CARRARO (ITA) 1991

Athlete & Official

WILLIAM BARLOW SEN. (USA) 1991

Official

ROBY ZUCCHI (ITA) 1995

Official

CINDY TODD (USA) 1995

Athlete

CARLOS SUAREZ (VEN) 1995

Athlete

IVAN CANTACUZENE (SUI) 1995

Official

BRETT WING (AUS) 1996

Athlete

RICHARD D. POPE, SR. (USA) 1996

Volunteer & Builder

DAVID NATIONS (GBR) 1996

Athlete

BETTY LEIGHTON (AUS) 1996

Athlete

SIMON KHOURY (LEB) 1996

Athlete & Builder

JEAN-JACQUES FINSTERWALD (SUI) 1996

Volunteer

RENE DAUMAS (MEX) 1996

Official

RICHARD COWELL (BWI) 1996

Official

ROGER CODERE (CAN) 1996

Official

BRUCE COCKBURN (AUS) 1996

Athlete

KAREN NEVILLE (AUS) 1997

Athlete

NEVILLE MAY (AUS) 1997

Official

SYLVIE HULSEMANN (LUX) 1997

Athlete

GEOFF CARRINGTON (AUS) 1997

Athlete

ANA MARIA CARRASCO (VEN) 1997

Athlete

PIERA CASTELVETRI (ITA) 1996

Athlete

Chuck Stearns (USA) 1999

Athlete

RENATE HANSLUVKA (AUT) 1999

Athlete

IAN FAULKNER (AUS) 1999

Athlete & Official

MARIA VICTORIA CARRASCO (VEN) 1999

Athlete

KAYE THURLOW-FAULKNER (AUS) 2009

Athlete

BRITT AND TAWN LARSEN (USA) 2009

Athletes

SUSI GRAHAM (CAN) 2009

Athlete

ANDREA ALESSI (ITA) 2009

Athlete

BRUCE NEVILLE (AUS) 2007

Athlete

AUBREY SHEENA (GBR) 2007

Volunteer

ANDRES BOTERO (COL) 2007

Athlete & Builder

PATRICE MARTIN (FRA) 2007

Athlete

BOB LAPOINT (USA) 2007

Athlete

Wayne Grimditch (USA) 2005

Athlete & Builder

TORY BAGGIANO (USA) 2009

Athlete

Natalia Roumiantseva (RUS) 2005

Athlete

Judy McClintock-Messer (CAN) 2005

Athlete

Max Kirwan (AUS) 2005

Volunteer & Builder

Helena Kjellander (SWE) 2005

Athlete

RICKY McCORMICK (USA) 2003

Athlete

SYLVIE MAURIAL (FRA) 2003

Athlete

GLENN THURLOW (AUS) 2003

Athlete

BOB CORSON (USA) 2003

Official

JEANNETTE STEWART-WOOD (GBR) 2003

Athlete

SAMMY DUVALL (USA) 2001

Athlete

FRANZ KIRSCH (GER) 2001

Official

JEAN-MARIE MULLER (FRA) 2001

Athlete

DEENA MAPPLE (USA) 2001

Athlete

BRUCE DOUGLAS (NZL) 2001

Official

CHANTAL AMADE-ESCOT (FRA) 1999

Athlete & Official

ELIZABETH ALLAN (USA) 1991

Athlete

WILLA WORTHINGTON McGUIRE COOK (USA) 1989

Athlete

ANDRE COUTEAU (SUI) 1989

Volunteer & Builder

ALFREDO MENDOZA (MEX) 1989

WALL HALL OF FAME

International inductees

AXEL MÜLLER (GER) 2026

“BANANA” GEORGE BLAIR (USA) 2026

BRETT SANDS (AUS) 2026

CAMILLE DUVALL (USA) 2025

JARET LLEWELLYN (CANADA) 2025

OLAF BÖTTCHER (GERMANY) 2025

JAN THURGAR (AUSTRALIA) 2025

VERA VAN DEN BOSSCHE (BELGIUM) 2025

JOE RAY (USA) 2025

BRENDA HARRIS – (AUSTRALIA) 2025

IAN BIRDSALL (GREAT BRITAIN) 2025

RAIMI MERRITT RUTLEDGE (USA) 2025

LYNN NOVAKOFSKI (USA) 2024

JULIA MEIER-GROMYKO (GERMANY) 2024

KEITH ST. ONGE (USA) 2024

DAVID SMALL (GREAT BRITAIN) 2024

BRIAN PRICE (AUSTRALIA) 2024

EMMA HABERMANN SHEERS (AUSTRALIA) 2023

STEVE SIMMONDS (AUSTRALIA) 2023

ROYCE ANDES (USA) – 2023

ANN O’BRINE-SATTERFIELD (USA) 2023

DUSTY SCHULZ (USA) 2023

ELIZABETH HOBBS (Great Britain) 2023

LEANNE BROWN (AUSTRALIA) 2023

CATHY WILLIAMS (USA) 2023

JANIFER ELLIS (USA) 2023

DALLAS FRIDAY (USA) 2023

ELENA THOMSEN-MILAKOVA (SWITZERLAND) 2023

MASAKO YAMAGUCHI (JAPAN) 2023

JORGE RENOSTO (ARGENTINA) 2023

Andy Harris (GBR) 2022

GILLIAN HILL MILLER (GBR) 2022

Oscar Foot Mann (AUS) 2022

Tommy Bartlett (USA) 2022

Skip Gilkerson (USA) 2022

Lori Powell-Drell (USA) 2022

Desmond Burke-Kennedy (IRL) 2021

Colin Hart (GBR) 2021

Bill Furbish (USA) 2021

Jim McCormick (USA) 2021

Nicolas Le Forestier (FRA) 2021

Kim Lumley (GBR) 2021

Stefan Rauchenwald (AUT) 2021

Fran Hynes (AUS) 2021

Kevin Murfitt (AUS) 2021

Ann Procter (AUS) 2021

Wayne Mawer (AUS) 2021

Kuno Ritschard (SUI) 2019

Jim Grew (USA) 2019

Debbie Nordblad (USA) 2019

Garry Barton (AUS)2019

Jennifer Calleri Schwenk (USA) 2019

RON SCARPA (USA) 2017

KRIS LaPOINT (USA) 2017

KRISTI OVERTON JOHNSON (USA) 2017

AGELIKI ANDRIOPOULOU (GRE) – 2017

Cory Pickos (USA) 2015

Mike Kjellander (SWE) 2015

Jeffry Armstrong (USA) 2015

Mike Seipel (USA) 2015

Clint Ward (CAN) 2015

Toni Neville (AUS) 2013

Ron Fergusson (AUS) 2013

Lucky Lowe (USA) 2013

Nadine de Villiers (RSA) 2013

Bill Bowness (USA) 2013

WILLIAM BARLOW (USA) 2011

MICK NEVILLE (AUS) 2011

BILO OLIVERAS (ESP) 2011

ANDY MAPPLE (GBR) 2011

KIM IZZARD (LAMPARD) (AUS) 2011

MIKE SUYDERHOUD (USA) 1993

MIKE HAZELWOOD (GBR) 1993

BILL CLIFFORD (USA) 1993

GEORGE ATHANS (CAN) 1993

ALAN CLARK (AUS) 1993

JEAN MULLER (FRA) 1991

MARINA DORIA (SUI) 1991