USA Climbing Foundation Announces 2026 Foundation Award Recipients

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — September 25, 2026 — We’re proud to announce the recipients of the inaugural USA Climbing Foundation Awards.

Selected with help from you, the USA Climbing community, this year’s honorees represent the coaches, routesetters, volunteers, teams, and community members whose contributions continue to strengthen the sport of climbing across the country.

We are honored to celebrate our award recipients in person during the World Climbing Series in Salt Lake City on Saturday, October 17, prior to the Men’s Boulder Finals.

Meet the 2026 Award Recipients

Meet the 2026 award recipients and learn more about the people behind this year’s honors.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients!

Meet the Recipients

Questions?

If you have any questions about the awards program, nomination process, voting, eligibility, or award categories, we’re happy to help. Reach out anytime at foundation@usaclimbing.org.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the people who make climbing stronger, more welcoming, and more impactful for everyone. We can’t wait to see the community come together to recognize and uplift those who make our sport so incredible.

Thank you,

USA Climbing Foundation