The personal stories, documents and dialogue of those individuals who shaped the sport of jetskiing

The PWC ‘Wake of Fame’ Award is used to recognize the historical lineage of the development of the Personal Watercraft communities and participants. Derived from their design origins, creators, associate partners and competitors. This is the pedigree of the PWC history in a chronological order of worthy recipients.

2016 Wake of Fame Inductees In honor of Clayton Jacobson for his ongoing contribution as the designer of Personal Water Crafts. This award is given to those individuals who paved the first generation in the 1970’s for their recognition of their lasting impression on this amazing boating community, 1970-1979 (Also-Industry Lifetime Achievement Award)

Phoenix Award Is an exclusive Water Safety Award, it is our highest designated rescue and response award for lifesaving and is not gifted annually.

Legacy Award Award for a commitment to the PWC Community from recreational, agency program, design to competitive pursuits and boating safety education across a large regional area that significantly reduces injuries or accidents and increases operational capabilities. This award is gifted in memory of Gary Hart of Jettrim for his vision and passion to preserve the history, legacies and sporting artifacts.

Creative Impact Award Free riding and styling into the history books. For those who used expression, talent and incredible skills moving a PWC beyond its flat water traction and took it to the waves, to big air and entertained possibilities. (Freestyle, Free riding Category)

Distinguished Athlete Physically challenged athletes who move personal watercraft operations to its highest level (Wounded Warriors and Physically Challenged category).

Everyday Heroes Award gifted to recreational enthusiast or Rescue Water Craft Operator(s) or team who perform a rescue, search or response with positive results. This award is gifted in honor of Mr. Virgil Chambers, a true friend in water safety.

Heavy Water Award Award gifted to an occupational representative(s) using a Rescue Water Craft that saves the life of another

Partnership Award Award gifted to an association, business, agency, federation or sponsor who supports boating safety education

Appreciation Award Award gifted to a community supporter who shows integrity and respect that deserves recognition for their efforts in helping us as an organization to better serve our boating safety communities.