2020 Hall of Fame
We were unable to gather in 2020 for the 75th Annual USA Volleyball Hall of Fame presented at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet, but take a look back at the 2020 Hall of Fame digital experience and learn more about the inductees.
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 22 at the Hilton Polaris in Columbus, Ohio.
Among the honorees for 2024 will be Kathy DeBoer and the late Carl McGown, who will both 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. DeBoer and McGown will be the 55rd and 56th honorees.
See the Inductees
List ofAwards
2023 Hall of Fame
Scott Fortune and Elroy Osorio, Harold T. Friermood "Frier" Lifetime Achievement Award
Joe Williams, George J. Fisher Leader in Volleyball
Bob Price (OVR), Dr. Neville A. "Doc" Booth Commissioner's Award
Bill Neville, James E. Coleman National Team Award
Lynne Updegraff, Nancy S. Sharpless Scorer Emeritus Award
Pati Rolf, Harry E. Wilson International Service Award
Jerritt Elliott, All-Time Great Coach Award
Ryan Millar and Clay Stanley, All-Time Great Male Indoor Athlete
LIane Sato and Logan Tom, All-Time Great Female Indoor Athlete
Kari (Miller) Ortiz, All-Time Great Female Sitting Athlete
Edgar Laforest, All-Time Great Male Sitting Athlete
Elaine Youngs, All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete
Todd Rogers, All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete
Verna Klubnikin and Dan Apol Wilbur H. "Wil" Peck Referee Emeritus Awards
2023 Annual Awards
Jason Butch, Rebecca B. Howard Diversity & Inclusion Award
Kara Kessans, Jonathan Reeser Sport Science Award
Kellen Larsen, Junior Male Athlete of the Year
Avery Jackson, Junior Female Athlete of the Year
Alexi Keating, Indoor Junior Club Director of the Year
Patty Dodd, Beach Junior Club Director of the Year
Keith Murlless, Junior Club Service Award
Danie Remmick, Junior Club Service Award
Jim Miret, Junior Girls Indoor Coach of the Year
Brian Hogg Jr., Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year
Antonio Gaetan, Junior Boys Indoor Coach of the Year
Nicole Christner, Junior Girls Beach Coach of the Year
Joe Campbell, Glen G. Davies Referee Service Award
Becky J Brockney, Edward P. Lauten Scorer's Service Award
Alexis Sheldon, Referee of the Year
Emily Lett, Scorer of the Year
Overall Awards Past Inductees
- Harold T. Friermood “Frier” Award
- George J. Fisher Leader In Volleyball Award
- Harry E. Wilson Distinguished 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