USA Volleyball Hall of Fame
About the Hall of Fame
Honoring Our Past & Present
The USA Volleyball Hall of Fame honors players, coaches officials and other leaders in the sport.
Every year, volleyball legends and stars of the sport are inducted into the Hall of Fame as presented at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet
This year, USA Volleyball will celebrate some of the sport’s greatest athletes, coaches, officials and leaders on May 21, 2025 at the Hilton Denver City Center.
Among the honorees for 2025 are Bill Forrester, who will receive the Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Lifetime Achievement Award. Purchase tickets and explore sponsorship opportunities. The Frier Award is considered USA Volleyball’s highest honor. Forrester will be the 57th honoree.
Six volleyball legends will also be inducted as All-Time Great Athletes: Kerri Walsh Jennings, Mike Dodd, Lindsey Berg, Tayyiba Haneef-Park, Tom Hoff and David Lee.
2025 Hall of Fame
Bill Forrester, Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Lifetime Achievement Award
Harold Cranswick and Carla Hall, George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball
Dave Peixoto (New England), Dr. Neville A. "Doc" Booth Commissioner's Award
Ruth Nelson, James E. Coleman National Team Award
Al Monaco, Harry E. Wilson International Service Award
"Jenny" Lang Ping, All-Time Great Coach Award
Tom Hoff and David Lee, All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete
Lindsey Berg and Tayyiba Haneef-Park, All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete
Kerri Walsh Jennings, All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete
Mike Dodd, All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete
Steve Owen and Paul Albright, Wilbur H. "Wil" Peck Referee Emeritus Awards
Cornelio Galdones, Joseph B. Sharpless Arbitrator Service Award
2024 Annual Awards
Jerico Abanico, Rebecca B. Howard Diversity & Inclusion Award
Andrew JM Gregory, Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award
Grant Lamoureux, Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Teraya Sigler, Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Rick Welch and Marian Gyhra, Indoor Junior Club Director of the Year
Ashtyn Neill, Beach Junior Club Director of the Year
Cambria Kuipers, Junior Club Service Award
Ryan Mitchell, Junior Girls Indoor Coach of the Year
Kent Joseph Cheramie, Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year
Stephen McCarthy, Junior Girls Beach Coach of the Year
Nicole Christner, Junior Boys Beach Coach of the Year
Steve Webster, Glen G. Davies Referee Service Award
Ric Washburn, Edward P. Lauten Scorer's Service Award
Kevin Twohig, Joseph B. Sharpless Arbitrator Service Award
Brig Beatie, Referee of the Year
Amber Fulk, Scorer of the Year
Overall Awards Past Inductees
- Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award
- George J. Fisher Leader In Volleyball Award
- Harry E. Wilson International Service Award
- Harry E. Wilson Community Service Award
- Dr. Neville A. “Doc” Booth Commissioner’s Award
- William G. Morgan “Founder’s Award
- James E. Coleman USA National Team Award
- Joseph B. “Joe” Sharpless Arbitrator’s Service Award