Women Divers Hall of Fame

Navy Divers Association

Women Divers Hall of Fame (WDHOF)

Dedicated to recognizing and honoring the contributions of women divers, the Women Divers Hall of Fame™ (WDHOF) is an international, non-profit, professional honor society whose member contributions span a wide variety of fields including: The Arts, Science, Medicine, Exploration & Technology, Underwater Archaeology, Business, Media, Training & Education, Safety, Commercial & Military Diving,

Free Diving, and Underwater Sports. WDHOF was created in 1999 and inducted it’s first class of women divers in 2000.

WDHOF’s two-part mission is to:

  1. Recognize women divers who have made outstanding contributions to the exploration, understanding, safety and enjoyment of our underwater world and
  2. Support the underwater world and its associated careers by promoting opportunities for women and men in diving through scholarships, internships and mentorship opportunities and a worldwide network of industry contacts.

The members of WDHOF form an elite group that includes the most notable women leaders and innovators in the diving community. The goal of the Founders was to recognize and honor these accomplishments, while raising public awareness of these women’s exceptional contributions.

The members of WDHOF form an elite group that includes the most notable women leaders and innovators in the diving community. The goal of the Founders was to recognize and honor these accomplishments, while raising public awareness of these women’s exceptional contributions.

There are more than two hundred and sixty members in the Hall, hailing from thirty U.S. states and Territories and thirteen countries worldwide, with roughly six new members inducted each year. As of 2025, there are 26 women navy divers who have been inducted into WDHOF. Anyone can nominate a woman for consideration for induction and WDHOF Members are selected on an annual basis. For profiles of WDHOF members and nomination criteria, visit the website: www.wdhof.org.

WDHOF also provides $50,000-$80,000 annually for scholarships and training grants to women and men who are seeking to further their pursuits in the multiple fields of underwater endeavors. For more information on these opportunities, visit the website: https://www.wdhof.org/scholarships/scholarship-descriptions