The Skateboarding Hall of Fame (SHoF) is an initiative that recognizes and honors the history, culture, and achievements of skateboarders, skate industry professionals, brands, and groups and their impact on sidewalk surfing.
Skateboarding has come a long way since its early days in the 1950s and 1960s.
Today, it is a highly competitive and well-respected sport and outdoor activity, with millions of fans and participants worldwide.
The SHoF is an essential part of this legacy.
It helps to tell the story of skateboarding and honor and recognize the legends and pioneers who have made significant contributions to the sport and industry.
The Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum is a 501 c3 non-profit organization that has been open to the public since 1997.
It was founded by Todd Huber and is located in Simi Valley, California.
Visitors can take a tour of the Hall of Fame and view displays that feature the history of skateboarding and the people who have made it possible.
The 10,000-square-foot facility features the world's largest collection of folk art skateboards.
SHoF: Preserving History and Honoring Legends
Since 2009, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame has inducted new members in a ceremony each year to celebrate their accomplishments and contributions to the sport.
They can be:
- Skateboarders: competitive or non-competitive individuals who have made a significant impact on the sport through their sports accomplishments, such as winning major competitions, developing new tricks, and promoting skateboarding through their creativity and influence;
- Event Promoters: people who have helped to promote the sport by organizing relevant events and contests;
- Industry Innovators: individuals who have created new technologies and products that have improved the sport;
- Media Professionals: people who have helped to spread the word about skateboarding through their publications and media outlets;
- Brands: skate industry companies that played a critical role in the development of groundbreaking equipment and gear;
- Groups: collective organizations, music bands, and NGOs that boosted skateboarding's popularity and made significant contributions to its ever-growing culture;
The inductees are chosen by a panel of 68 skateboarding experts - the nomination committee - who consider a variety of criteria when making their selections.
The criteria include the individual's contribution to the sport, their impact on the industry, and the level of recognition achieved.
Once the official ballot is determined, the voting for each year's induction class begins.
The process involves 400 skateboarding professionals, the SHoF nomination committee, past Hall of Fame inductees, and media and industry members.
Once the results are in, the induction ceremony announces, honors, and celebrates the life story of the latest inductees.
Whether you're a fan of skateboarding, a participant, or just someone interested in sports and athletic culture, the Skateboarding Hall of Fame and Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone who wants to learn more about this fantastic and dynamic sport.
It has a rich collection of historical skateboard-related artifacts, memorabilia, a shop, a library, VHS tapes, and an indoor skate ramp.
Skateboarding Hall of Fame | List of Inductees
2024
- Geoff Rowley
- Don Bostick
- Mark Baker
- Terry Brown
- Marc Sinclair
- Jeremy Klein
- Per Viking
- Jeremy Henderson
- Jack Smith
- Chris Chaput
- Tom Knox
- Ron Allen
- Doug Schneider
- Lynn Kramer
- Di Dootson Rose
- Tony Magnusson
- Claus Grabke
2023
- Mike Carroll
- Wes Humpston
- Rick Howard
- Tom Penny
- Rip City
- Skip Engblom
- Anita Tessensohn Sanford
- Saecha Clarke
- Jesse Martinez
- John Lucero
- Lonny Hiramoto
- Howard Hood
- Wentzle Ruml
- Paul Constantineau
- Ray Flores
- Jeff Grosso
- Jimmy Plumer
2022
- Tom Groholski
- Tim Marting
- Steve Steadham
- Salman Agah
- Peter Gifford
- Pat Duffy
- Lester Kasai
- Kevin Reed
- Jim Fitzpatrick
- Darrell Miller
- Bert Lamar
- Gregg Ayres
- Steve Rocco
- Shawn Peddie
- Larry Gordon (G&S)
- Jana Payne-Booker
- Bruce Walker
- Bob Skoldberg
- Leilani Kiyabu-Glasheen
- Scott Foss
- Mike Folmer
- Mark Lake
- Jay Smith
- Monty Nolder
2021
- Colleen Boyd Turner
- Tina Trefethen
- Kareem Campbell
- Mike Vallely
- Mike Smith
- Eric Grisham
- Billy Ruff
- Steve Cathey
- Lonnie Toft
- Kent Senatore
- John Hutson
- Dave Andrecht
- Bobby Valdez
- Bobby Piercy
- Skitch Hitchcock
- Denis Shufeldt
- Chris Yandall
- Cliff Coleman
2020
- Jerry Valdez
- Chris Strople
- Paul Schmitt
- Doug "Pineapple" Saladino
- George Orton
- Ed Nadalin
- Chad Muska
- Dennis Martinez
- Terry Lawrence
- Marty Grimes
- John "Tex" Gibson
- John Freis
- Deanna Calkins
- Rick Blackhart
- Bob Biniak
- Ray Barbee
- Don "Waldo" Autry
- Hobie Alter
2019
- Gale Webb
- Desiree Von Essen Harrington
- Val Surf
- Ray "Bones" Rodriguez
- Edie Robertson
- Jeff Phillips
- Jason Lee
- Kona Skatepark
- Tom "Wally" Inouye
- Cris Dawson
- Kevin "The Worm" Anderson
- Micke Alba
2018
- Mike Weed
- Skateboarder Magazine
- Tommy Ryan
- Judi Oyama
- Guy Mariano
- Allen Losi
- Pattie Hoffman
- Jeff Ho
- Matt Hensley
- David Hackett
- Brad Bowman
- Bahne
2017
- Gregg Weaver
- Vicki Vickers
- Thrasher
- Daewon Song
- Jim Phillips
- Bob Mohr
- Mike McGill
- Shogo Kubo
- Russ Howell
- Eric Dressen
- Kim Cespedes
- Sonja Catalano
2016
- Cindy Whitehead
- Ed Templeton
- Suicidal Tendencies
- Powell-Peralta
- Ty Page
- Jen O'Brien
- Mofo
- Tommy Guerrero
- Skip Frye
- Eddie Elguera
- Ellen Berryman
- Steve Alba
2015
- Steve Van Doren
- Tracker Trucks
- Elissa Steamer
- Duane Peters
- James O'Mahoney
- Chris Miller
- Robin Logan
- Brian Logan
- Henry Hester
- John Cardiel
- Cara-Beth Burnside
- Neil Blender
2014
- Fausto Vitello
- Pipeline Skatepark
- Ellen Oneal
- Steve Olson
- Jim Muir
- Lance Mountain
- Natas Kaupas
- Laurie Turner Demott
- Gregg Carroll
- J. Grant Brittain
2013
- Brandon "Woody" Woodward
- Laura Thornhill
- Tom Sims
- NHS
- Rodney Mullen
- Christian Hosoi
- Alan Gelfand
- DEVO
- Wendy Bearer Bull
- Warren Bolster
2012
- Peggy Oki
- Frank Nasworthy
- John Humphrey
- Mark Gonzales
- Glen E. Friedman
- Black Flag
- Danny Bearer
- Jay Adams
2010
- Larry Stevenson
- CR Stecyk III
- Stacy Peralta
- Patti McGee
- Eric Koston
- Torger Johnson
- Steve Caballero
- Bob Burnquist
2009
Words by Luís MP | Founder of SurferToday.com