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== Selection process ==

The Hall of Icons uses a nomination and voting process overseen by a committee and judging panel.

The programme's published criteria consider an individual's professional playing achievements, contributions to their teams and wider influence on paintball.

The judging panel for the 2025 class included established professional players and industry figures, including Tom Cole, Matty Marshall, [[Alex Fraige]], [[Todd Adamson]], [[Adam Gardner]], [[Billy Wing]], [[Rich Telford]] and Todd Martinez.[5]

=== Era-based voting ===

For the 2026 induction class, the Hall of Icons introduced a revised voting system separating nominees into three historical periods:

* '''Growth Era (1983–2002):''' Recognising individuals associated with the development of competitive paintball during its formative decades.
* '''Golden Era (2003–2011):''' Recognising professional players from the period associated with the expansion of X-Ball, the NPPL and PSP.
* '''Modern Era (2012 onwards):''' Recognising players from the modern professional tournament period.

The change replaced the previous system in which nominees were considered within a single voting pool.

Under the revised criteria, Modern Era nominees generally become eligible following three consecutive years of retirement from professional competition, although exceptions can be approved by the Hall of Icons board.[6]