Do you know of an outstanding athlete from Norfolk County who deserves to be inducted into the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition? If so, there’s still time to submit nominations for the Class of 2024. The deadline for induction nominations is December 31, 2024.
Anyone who knows of a Norfolk County athlete who has consistently excelled at the highest levels of sport, a coach or builder who has left a lasting stamp on Norfolk’s sporting landscape, or a sports ambassador whose enthusiasm and commitment stands out above all others is welcome to submit a nomination package.
Nominations received by the December 31st deadline will be considered for the Sports Hall’s Class of 2024, and those selected by the nomination committee will be honoured at the Sports Hall’s next Induction Dinner, tentatively scheduled for 2026.
Nomination forms are available on the Sports Hall’s web site, https://www.norfolksports.ca/. Click on the “Nomination Process” tab for more information. Completed nomination forms, along with supporting material, can be dropped off at the Simcoe Recreation Centre to the attention of the Sports Hall, or mailed to the updated address indicated on the current nomination form.
The Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Since its startup, the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition has inducted over 90 individuals from throughout the county, including hockey greats Leonard “Red” Kelly and Ron “Chico” Maki as well as numerous builders and coaches without whose efforts the Norfolk sports landscape would look very different.
If you’d like to learn more about the Norfolk County Sports Hall of Recognition, check out the Sports Hall displays located in the pool viewing area of the Simcoe Recreation Centre. The “Hall” includes a permanent plaque wall as well as rotating displays featuring the most recent inductees.