Zen Do Kai The Best of Everything in Progression

I hear on the martial art grapevine that a certain Kyoshi from Palmerston North was inducted into the martial art hall of fame held in Wanganui on Sat night 7th nov 2009, although he was absent (in America). Congratulations! Kyoshi, this award is only given to those who have trained at least 20 years in their style and as far as i know there are only two Zen Do Kai instructors given this honour, a huge recognition for their art and their style. Can anyone deny or confirm this report?...Kyoshi?...