2026 Hall Of Fame Inductees, Honouring BMX excellence. Race, freestyle, industry and culture.

Australian BMX Hall of Fame

About the Hall Of Fame

Honouring the people who built BMX in Australia.

The Australian BMX Hall of Fame is an independently run organisation that is dedicated to recognising significant achievements and contributions made by individuals from both BMX race and Freestyle disciplines in Australia. An annual awards night is held to honour these people. The categories available for induction include:

BMX race rider Alistair Johnson

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BMX Race Categories

  • Riders (including Pioneers pre-1981)
  • Officials
  • Industry
BMX freestyle rider Shaun Jarvis

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BMX Freestyle Categories

  • Riders (including Pioneers pre-1985)
  • Culture
  • Industry

Nominating Process

Every nomination is considered on merit

All nominees, regardless of category, are considered on merit. Historical results, personal profile, cultural and community engagement, and other achievements form the basis for background checking nominees, who are then put forward for consideration. Nominees will be considered in no particular chronological order, and all will be considered on merit.

Once a nomination has been received for a person there is no need to re-nominate if unsuccessful. Each nomination carries over into subsequent years for consideration. Additional information for non-successful applications is welcome at any time.

Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for the following year by the closing deadline of December 30th. Nominations must be made using the Online Nomination Form and include detailed justification.

Criteria

How nominations are considered

When considering Hall of Fame nominations, the Selection Committee/s will consider potential inductees based on the following criteria:

  • Nominee MUST be an Australian Citizen.
  • Nominee is recognised as an influential figure in the sport, culture and/or industry of BMX.
  • Has achievements at local, state, national or international level.
  • Has raised the profile of the sport of BMX in Australia through community engagement, event organisation, media, sponsorship, promotion or endorsements, innovation or office.
  • Is held in high regard on a personal level, with attributes including character, leadership, sportsmanship and integrity.
  • In the case of the Rider category, nominees are considered based on their results in the sport. In the case of Pioneers (Racing pre-1981 and Freestyle pre-1985), riders are assessed on their impact and profile within the sport.
  • A rider must have been retired from competition at a professional level (Pro/Elite) for at least two years to be considered, but can still be an active rider in older age classes.
  • An official, coach, administrator, volunteer or individual must have demonstrated significant service to the community, culture and sport of BMX. He or she may still be serving within BMX or may be retired.
  • Minor misdemeanours or offences will not bar selection unless the said misdemeanour, offence or conduct of that member is, in the judgment of the Advisory Board, of a nature which would be harmful to the reputation and standing of Australian BMX.
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Exhibition

Preserving the stories and objects of Australian BMX

The Australian BMX Hall of Fame exhibition is managed by the Australian BMX Museum. The Museum is the caretaker of the Hall of Fame Exhibition, which is currently in the planning stages with key stakeholders. The Australian BMX Museum will feature select displays of historical items from Hall of Fame inductees, including but not limited to:

  • Bikes
  • Clothing
  • Trophies
  • Multimedia: videos and images

Where required, replicas of important memorabilia will be created when originals no longer exist. An official physical location for the Australian BMX Museum and Hall of Fame is still to be confirmed. Until then, a mobile (pop-up) exhibition will feature each year at select events when opportunities arise.

Partners and sponsors

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Australian BMX Museum

The Australian BMX Museum manages the Australian BMX Hall Of Fame. The website, nomination process and day-to-day running of the Hall Of Fame are handled by the Museum.

www.australianbmxmuseum.com
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Phirebird

Phirebird are a leading Australian supplier of quality clothing and merchandise. With over three decades of involvement in BMX in Australia, we are extremely pleased to have this company supporting the Australian BMX Hall Of Fame. Phirebird are the talent behind the beautiful presentation materials for our inductees.

www.phirebird.com
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iPiece Productions

iPiece Productions are a specialist multimedia company responsible for our video production, filming and livestreaming work.

www.ipiece.com.au
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BMX International

BMX International is Australia’s oldest and most trusted BMX wholesale distributor. BMX International generously supports the Hall Of Fame through awards night sponsorship. They also support the Sam Willoughby Medal winner with prize money and are a key supporter of the Ambassador Program and the Cassap Australian Freestyle Scholarship.

www.bmxinternational.com.au
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Freestyle Now

Freestyle Now has specialised in youth-oriented events such as BMX, scooter and skateboard coaching, workshops, competitions and stunt shows longer than anyone else. Hall Of Fame inductee Shaun Jarvis continues his amazing legacy by supporting our Freestyle inductees.

freestylenow.net
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O’Neill Civil

With a strong history dating back to the very early days of BMX, we are honoured to have O’Neill Civil supporting the Hall Of Fame as a sponsor. A quality civil works family company, O’Neill Civil has been operating for over 40 years.

www.oneillcivil.com.au
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ProAm Apparel

ProAm Apparel are a leading Australian manufacturer of BMX clothing and are the force behind the Crisp Racing team.

www.proamapparel.au
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BMX Community Australia

Dedicated group of BMX enthusiasts raising money through monthly raffles to support The Australian BMX Hall of Fame.

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BMX Social Melbourne

Melbourne's best Show'n'Shine BMX show, held annually. BMX Social Melbourne have been a valued supporter of the HOF.

Supporters

There are many people who have generously given their time and expertise to assist in presenting the annual awards and the various programs that the Hall Of Fame supports. These important people include:

Scott Shepherd, Mel Codega, Craig Mitchell, Doug Hillier, Andrew Linthorne, Jamie Hales, Ross Fisher, Abe Schneider, Wade Bootes, Sam Willoughby, Luke Madill, Steve Cassap, Reggie Bowman, Toby Heslop, Leigh Egan, Ross Lavender, Wayne McIntosh, Cam Small.