Nominees
The ITF Hall Of Fame is a unique innovation as it receives nominees in multiple categories, among all ITF practitioners regardless of organization, affiliation or allegiance.
Scroll down to see the nominees for the 4th Induction ceremony on December 19th, 2020
New Category:
ITF World Championships Representative
This new category is for those who have represented their country as a competitor or coach at any ITF World Championships
Categories of recognition in the ITF Hall of Fame Australasia include:
- Lifetime Contribution Award
- International Ambassador Award
- Outstanding Athlete / Coach award
- Indomitable Spirit Award
- Posthumous induction for lifetime contribution *
Nominees for the ITF Hall Of Fame – Australasia are welcome from all ITF practicing schools and students. We welcome all ITF devotees, past and present, from across the Australasian, Oceana, Asia Pacific and South Pacific regions.
Persons nominated may be accepted for a range of categories. Awards will be presented to acknowledge outstanding achievements, contributions and input of those who have helped forge the ITF in the region.
The annual award ceremony is designed to encourage and foster an environment of mutual respect and acknowledgement within the industry, among peers.
As a result of COVID19, we will be holding a Virtual ITF Hall Of Fame Ceremony on Saturday 19th December, 2020
All nominations must be confirmed by Monday 14th December, 2020 to allow time to arrange the award.
The ITF Hall Of Fame is certainly an occasion to be celebrated and championed. It presents a great opportunity to give recognition to those who have contributed so much for this wonderful martial art.
4th Induction Ceremony Nominees

New Zealand
Outstanding Athlete

Singapore
Lifetime Contribution

Grandmaster Greg Ferry
USA
Lifetime Contribution

Ashleigh McNae
Australia
Outstanding Athlete Award

Master Wayne Goodman
USA
Lifetime Contribution Award

Kye Todd
Australia
Outstanding Athlete Award

Gayaji Kahdka
Nepal
Indomitable Spirit Award

Sasman Basnet
Nepal
Outstanding Athlete Award

Laxman Basnet
Nepal
International Ambassador Award

Kimberly Warner
Australia
Outstanding Athlete Award

Grandmaster David Karstadt
USA
Lifetime Contribution Award

Ms October Newton
Canada
Lifetime Contribution Award