Our 5th Annual Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony will induct 8 new members into the Hall on September 7, 2023. In alphabetical order they are: Ricardo Azevedo (Water Polo), Tony Azevedo (Water Polo), Karen McCloskey Keehn, (Rowing), Takako "TK" Kimura (Dragon Boats) Micki King (Diving), Jim Montrella (Swimming), Jessica Hardy Meichtry (Swimming), and Todd Smith (Diving).

The First Annual Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony was held in 2016, with 15 inductees, folowed by 16 in 2017, 14 in 2018, and 11 more in 2019, from aquatic disciplines of Diving, Lifeguarding, Outrigger Canoeing, Rowing, Sailing, Surfing, Swimming, Water Polo and Water Skiing. (No Hall of Fame events were held for 2020-2022 due to the disruptions of COVID-19.) To see all the current Hall of Fame members and their bios, go to https://www.aquaticcapital.org/hall-of-fame.

Aquatic Capital of America Foundation was formed in 2008 by long-time resident and sailing enthusiast Tom Shadden and several influential friends to promote and support City of Long Beach, Callifornia, as a destination for visitors interested in the many aquatic activities offered here. Their research confirmed a long-held belief by many local residents that Long Beach has produced more athletes, coaches, and officials who have become Olympians, World, and National Champions, and World and National Record breakers, than any other city in the U.S.A.

Aquatic Capital of America Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

5th Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony

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5th Hall of Fame Dinner & Ceremony

An Evening with the Stars!

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