Our Annual Induction Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Quonset O Club in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The Events Page and Reservation Form will be changed after the January meeting. At this meeting in January, the selection of candidates and final award decisions are made.

The Third Annual Ellis Mayers Humanitarian Award will be presented at the banquet on May 9th. The award is given in the honor and memory of Ellis, co-founder of the Rhode Island Aquatic Hall of Fame. Ellis, a selfless, dedicated, and accomplished coach and educator was well respected by all. This special award will be presented to a coach, official, water safety instructor or aquatic leader who exemplifies Ellis’s standards and qualities. Richard “Dick” Vincent was our first recipient; and last year, the award was presented to David Hanson.

Also, please feel free to contact us with any information of interest concerning the Hall of Fame. It has been forty-three (45) years since the Hall was incorporated. Hopefully, we will continue to honor many deserving individuals and organizations in the future.

Support can be given in many ways! First, by nominating individuals worthy of being inducted. Nominations are due by December 1, 2025 for the upcoming induction ceremony, tentatively scheduled for May 9, 2026 at the Quonset O Club. The board votes /selects individuals based on nominations received. Next by attending the Annual Banquet in support of all inductees, past and present.

Thank you.