The Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame was initiated in 2010 to recognise rowers, coaches, administrators and others who by their actions and conduct have brought great fame to the sport.

Six inductions have been made, with the latest occurring in November 2022.

Inductees into the Hall of Fame will come from throughout the history of Victorian rowing.

Criteria

To gain entry to the Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame, nominees must not only have brought fame to the sport, but must also have demonstrated an outstanding contribution to the sport and be regarded as the great people of the sport. The following guidelines have been issued:

1. Nominees will be assessed to the extent possible on the standards of their day and not against contemporary standards. For example, inter-colonial or interstate champions successful prior to organised international competition will be highly regarded in the same way as the world champions of today. The key criteria for rowers will be good success.
2. Innovators in the sport will be highly regarded, as will those who have taken the sport to a significantly higher level. This will enable coaches, selectors, administrators and organisations to be nominated.
3. Nominees who are the first to achieve certain goals will also be highly regarded.
4. Long and dedicated service to the sport will be highly regarded but that service alone will be insufficient to gain entry to the Rowing Victoria Hall of Fame.
5. Nomination of persons whose contribution has been made in the preceding 10 years will be considered. However the judges consider that at least that amount of time must have elapsed in order to assess whether the nominees have produced the outstanding contribution required.
6. Not only individuals but also crews may be nominated. The individuals in the crew will enter the RV Hall of Fame.
7. Nominees will need to demonstrate sufficient connection with Victoria for consideration.
8. Nominees must be of good repute, fame and character.

Judges

Nominations are assessed by the Rowing Victoria Awards Committee and recommendations made to the Rowing Victoria Board for approval.

Nominations

Nominations can be sent to the CEO of Rowing Victoria ian@rowingvictoria.asn.au.

Current Victorian Rowing Hall of Fame Members