Hall of Fame
The UCWDC Hall of Fame is the most prestigious honor presented by the organization’s General Council. Each year, Council members are invited to nominate an individual, couple, group, or team who exemplifies the true spirit and purpose of this award.
Hall of Fame honorees have made lasting contributions that have advanced and shaped the path of Country Dance as we know it today. These are individuals who have achieved excellence in their field while generously sharing their knowledge, passion, and talent with others.
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Dave Getty - 1995
Mike Haley - 1996
Barry Durand - 1997
Jeff Bartholomew - 1998 (deceased)
Bill Robinson - 1999
Linda DeFord - 2000
Steve Zener - 2001
Kelly Gellette - 2002 (deceased)
Sue Boyd - 2003
Dorsey Napier - 2004
Dennis & Carol Waite - 2005
Sherry Tovell - 2006
Robert Royston - 2007
Tony Lee - 2008
Scott & Cheryl Lindberg - 2009
Jack & Debbie Paulhus - 2010
Larry & Laurie Sepulvado - 2011
Jo Thompson - 2012
Brigitte Zerah - 2013
Bob Bahrs - 2014
Jack & Sue Wagner - 2015
Tom Mattox - 2015 (deceased)
Dawn Garrish - 2016
Laureen Baldovi-Mason - 2016
Linda Hembre - 2016
Patti Miller - 2016
Sarah Bahrs - 2016
Brian Barakauskas - 2017
Buzzy & Kellie Hennigan - 2017
Steve Stevens - 2017
Grant Austin - 2018
John Robinson - 2018
Rhonda Shotts - 2018
Mona Broussard - 2019
Pedro Machado - 2019
Randy Shotts - 2019
Beth Emerson - 2020
Tony Gutsch & Yvonne (Gutsch) Benavidez - 2020
Carmen Scarborough Goodman - 2022
Rachael McEnaney-White - 2022
Tracy & Pam Butler - 2022
Ronnie DeBenedetta & Brandi Guild - 2023
Toby Munroe - 2023
Billy & Becky Hammock - 2024
Steve & Yvonne Dunn - 2024
Cody Melin & Reisa Henderson-Alexander - 2025
Shawn Swaithes & Donna Bonham Steinfeld - 2025