the International Swimming Hall of Fame is a driving force behind nationwide legislation to require swim lessons for all children before they are admitted into kindergarten). Vision To be the global focal point for sharing cultures, showcasing events, increasing participation in aquatic sports and developing educational and lesson programs that promote swimming as an essential life-skill. Nominations The Executive Nomination Committee, with the help of ISHOF Staff and the Executive Nomination Committee Chairman oversees the nomination process for the following 9 categories: Swimming Open Water/Marathon Swimming Diving Water Polo Artistic Swimming (Synchronized Swimming) Paralympics Coach Contributor (to aquatics) Pioneer (Nominations can be submitted on the ISHOF website.) Members See also Aquatic Hall of Fame and Museum of Canada List of Swimming World Swimmers of the Year List of FINA Athletes of the Year Every Child a Swimmer References External links International Swimming Hall of Fame International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame Awards established in 1965 Halls of fame in Florida International Swimming Hall of Fame Museums in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Sports organizations established in 1964 Sports museums in Florida Swimming awards 1964 establishments in Florida