Nomination information

5 Things - You Should Know

Before You Submit a Nomination

The highlight of every World Acrobatics Society (WAS) Hall of Fame Banquet is watching inductees receive well-deserved recognition. If you have someone in mind to nominate for the big event, here’s a quick guide to help you plan.

1. Important dates:

• The WAS Congress & Induction Banquet will be held on September 12, 2026.
• Please make sure both you (the nominator) and your inductee are available and have the 2026 Congress dates saved (September 11-13, 2026).
• The official nomination forms are available on this website (scroll down to find them below).
• The nomination period begins December 1, 2025, and will close on February 28, 2026.  
• The final selection of inductees is usually announced in April.

2. Membership:

• Only current paid-up members of the World Acrobatics Society can submit a nomination,
• All memberships run from January - December. So, make sure before you nominate someone that you have renewed your membership for that year. To check your membership status, contact: worldacro@gmail.com or join/renew your membership HERE
• The person you nominate does not need to be a current WAS member. If they are selected and inducted, they will receive a one-year complimentary membership in WAS.

3. Criteria:

• There are several nomination categories to choose from, which include: Golden Achievement, Lifetime Achievement, Acrobatic Excellence, and the Charlie Pond Service Award. Within the Legend category, there are six distinct disciplines: Acrobatic Gymnastics/Cheerleading, Action Sports, Artistic Gymnastics, Diving, Professional Acrobatics, and Trampoline/Tumbling. Make sure you check that you are using the correct official nomination form provided for each category.
• There are specific criteria for each award category that will serve as a guideline, letting you know what a Legend or Award recipient would ideally fulfill. These criteria are available HERE.
• The only method of making a nomination is online via the WAS website.

4. Required Information & Materials:

• You (the nominator) have the responsibility of working with the committee head and guiding your nominee to ensure that your nominee makes a successful trek through the complete process from nomination to induction, providing adequate materials as needed for a proper presentation.
• Step 1: You (the nominator) must complete the online nomination form. (Scroll down to select form)
• This will include:
• A biography of the individual (a maximum of two pages) or/ appropriate internet links that support their qualification for the award.
• Step 2: Following a review of your nomination, you will be contacted for further information, such as providing a photo, either an action or a portrait, and supporting documents.
• If selected for induction, you and/or the individual must then provide adequate materials (pictures, certificates, videos, etc.) for inclusion in a presentation video of the nominee, which will be viewed at the WAS Congress and Induction Banquet in September.

5. Questions:

If you have any questions or need additional information, either now or during the nomination process, contact Stacie Hansen, WAS Gallery of Legends - Hall of Fame (GOLHOF) Administrator/Chair at: staciedgs@gmail.com

We look forward to celebrating and welcoming the class of 2026!