About the Hall of Fame
Established: 2018
Purpose: To honor excellence, preserve our evolving history, and recognize leaders who have shaped MAIN’s growth.
Frequency: Inductees are selected every two years (even-numbered seasons).
2018 Inductees
- Rick Fitzke Grey
- Chris Huber Grey
- Virginia Kraft
- Charlie Weir (posthumously)
No inductees were selected due to the global pandemic and season cancellation.
2020 INDUCTEEs
2022 INDUCTEES
- Mary Denniston (posthumously, award accepted by her family)
- Matt Hurley
- Peter Shaver
2024 INDUCTEE
Selection Criteria
Individuals may be considered for induction as:
Past or present unit directors, designers, staff, or administrators
Adjudicators or adjudication leadership
Dedicated volunteers who have made lasting contributions
Selection Process
Nomination
Any active member of MAIN (unit director, performer, adjudicator, or volunteer) may submit a nomination.
Nominations must meet the criteria determined by previous inductees.
Committee Voting
The Hall of Fame Committee is composed of current Hall of Fame members and the MAIN Executive Board.
Members with dual roles may only vote once.
Ballots are ranked, and inductees are chosen based on lowest total scores.
Election Guidelines
Up to two inductees are selected every two years.
In case of a tie, more than two may be inducted.
The committee reserves the right to induct fewer than two individuals.
Confidentiality
Nominee names, non-elected candidates, and individual votes remain confidential.
Recognition
Inductees are honored at the MAIN Championships, with a separate celebration scheduled by the Hall of Fame Committee.
Our Legacy
The MAIN Hall of Fame exists to honor those whose contributions have left a long-lasting impression on our organization. Their dedication, passion, and leadership continue to inspire current and future generations of performers, educators, and volunteers.
