2026 International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration

Next Date: November 5 - 7, 2026

We are excited to announce that the 2026 International Skydiving Hall of Fame Celebration will be held at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, North Carolina, November 5–7, 2026.

Mark your calendar and plan to join us as we induct a new Hall of Fame Class and honor our Path and Pioneers of Excellence Award recipients. It promises to be another unforgettable weekend filled with fun, friendship, and festivities!

Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

The International Skydiving Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes nine individuals who have been instrumental in advancing the sport. Their influence reaches back to the very beginning of modern skydiving and their impact is felt across the world and the industry. Each is a champion in their field of expertise; all are revolutionaries in their own right.

Robert Feldman, USA

Kurt Gaebel, Germany

Mark Kirkby, UK

Rob Laidlaw, Canada

John LeBlanc, USA

Paul “Jyro” Martyn, New Zealand

Jason Moledzki, Canada

Brian Pangburn, USA

Vince Reffet, France 

The purpose of the International Skydiving Museum & Hall of Fame is to recognize and promote the sport of skydiving through public education and awareness; recognize the contribution to skydiving by its participants, suppliers and supporters; capture forever the history of the sport via its events, equipment, and personalities; and enhance aviation safety as it pertains to skydiving.

Visit the website and check out all of the great things at https://skydivingmuseum.org/