HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., July 26, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The Surfing Walk of Fame, the nation's first sidewalk memorial to the surfing industry, has announced the launch of its world-class website concurrent with its 2006 induction ceremony. The announcement further solidifies the city's growing recognition as Surf City USA(r) headquarters.
"The website will be a tremendous resource for the surfing industry," said Don MacAllister, chairman for the Surfing Walk of Fame. "Now, the Walk of Fame can be a true repository for surfing history."
Inductees to the Surfing Walk of Fame are included in six different categories: Surf Pioneer, Surf Champion, Woman of the Year, Surf Culture, Local Hero and Honor Roll. The website, which was designed by Lewis Harrison of Lewis Harrison Design, Inc., features profiles of all inductees since 1994, as well as a definition of the category. The website also includes information on the history of the walk, board members, a profile of surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku and details on the annual election process for new inductees.
Each year, the Surfing Walk of Fame Board, in collaboration with the International Surfing Museum, surfing associations, publications and other organizations, creates a comprehensive ballot of qualified candidates for induction.
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process, including a review of their contributions to the surfing community ten years prior to their induction. The ballot is then distributed to some 200 surfing authorities who make the final vote. Inductees receive stones in their name, which line the north side of the first block of Main Street, Huntington Beach.
The 2006 induction ceremony will happen on Thursday, July 27th, 2006 at 10 a.m. at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street in Huntington Beach. To visit the Surfing Walk of Fame website, log on to www.surfingwalkoffame.com.
About the International Surfing Museum and the Surfing Walk of Fame
The Huntington Beach International Surfing Museum is located at 411 Olive Ave., Huntington Beach, California, and is open daily with hours from noon to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Suggested donation is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for students. The Surfing Walk of Fame is located along the north side of the first block on Main Street in Huntington Beach, California.
About the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau
The Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau is the designated marketing organization representing Huntington Beach, California. One of the top Southern California vacation destinations featuring premier California beach resorts, Huntington Beach is the ideal location for a California family vacation, California weekend getaway or surfing trip. With eight and half miles of pristine California beaches, Huntington Beach is fast becoming a destination of choice for vacationers and business travelers alike. To plan your Surf City USA vacation or to learn more about Huntington Beach, visit the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau Web site at www.surfcityusa.com or call 800-729-6232 for a free visitors guide.
Surf City USA is a registered trademark of the Huntington Beach Conference and Visitors Bureau.