New Member Class Announced

Announcement

Welcome WDHOF Class of 2026

The Hall is proud to announce the selection of five new Members
who will constitute the Class of 2026:

  • Liz Parkinson — Windsor, UK (currently Marina del Rey, California, USA)
    Stunt Performer | Marine Conservationist | Scuba and Freediving Instructor
  •  Margery Spielman — Ventura, California, USA
    Educator | Conservationist | Marine Artist
  • Ingrid N. Visser, Ph.D. — Tutukaka, New Zealand
    Cetologist | Marine Conservationist | Author
  • Linden Wolbert — Topanga, California, USA
    Edutainer | Mermaid Pioneer | Inventor
  • Marni Zabarsky — Conroe, Texas, USA
    Pioneering Saturation Diver | HSEQ Leader | Industry Mentor

Congratulations Class of 2026!  Click the link to read the summary of the exciting and diverse backgrounds of the newest class of WDHOF Members and all the other members of the Women Divers Hall of Fame!

The induction ceremony will take place at the NOGI Gala Awards Banquet (in conjunction with
the DEMA Show) on November 4, 2026, at the Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA.