Women Divers Hall of Fame

Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.

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Women Divers Hall of Fame

Recognizing the contributions of women pioneers, leaders and innovators in the many fields of diving; Promoting careers & opportunities for women in the dive community.

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Class of 2022

Meet All Members 

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Autumn Blum

Ocean Advocate, Cosmetic Chemist, Entrepreneur

Cheryl Thacker

Dive Safety Officer, Course Director, Former Board Member NAUI and AAUS

Pamela Balash-Webber

Course Director, Dive Association Founder, Conservation Promoter

Stephanie Miele

Dive Training Agency Owner, Mentor, Entrepreneur

Valerie Langstaff

Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Facility / Internal Threat Program Security Officer, Educator

About WDHOF

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WDHOF Members are the pioneers, leaders, innovators and world record holders throughout the international diving community.

These areas of diving and undersea endeavors include: the Arts, Science, Medicine, Exploration & Technology, Underwater Archeology, Business, Media, Training & Education, Safety, Commercial & Military Diving, Free Diving, and Underwater Sports.

Scholarships & Grants

Applications are now closed. 2023 applications will open on Sept. 1, 2022.

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Basic Dive Training Grants (learn to dive)

Up to ten basic dive training grants (8 are for women only; 2 are for women or men) to provide funding to learn to dive, culminating in a certification from a nationally recognized diver-training agency.

Cecelia Connelly Memorial Scholarships in Underwater Archaeology

Two scholarships (graduate: $2,000; undergraduate: $750) for courses of study leading to a career in the field of underwater archaeology. For women only.

Laurel Clark Sea to Space Physiology Research Grant

Two $5,000 grants to support graduate research in extreme environment physiology (diving, altitude, and/or space). For women or men with current or pending enrollment in a degree-granting graduate program.

Latest News / Blog Articles

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Aug 21, 2021

Shirley Pomponi, Ph.D.

Simone Cousteau Research Grant recipient, Megan Conkling

Megan Conkling, recipient of the Simone Cousteau research grant for women conducting research on the sustainability of marine or freshwater species or communities impacted by climate change.

May 17, 2021

Undergraduate Studies Octopus in Puget Sound

Undergraduate Studies Octopus in Puget Sound Submitted By Maggie MacMahon

Jan 24, 2021

Janice Raber

Cayman Islands Grouper Moon Project 2018

Cayman Islands Grouper Moon Project 2018 Report by Lynn Waterhouse