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The Town of St. Marys is proud to present our Sports Wall of Fame. Located at the Pyramid Recreation Centre, this installation pays tribute to the outstanding achievements of local community athletes, teams, and builders of sport.
Led by the Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee, this program will receive new nominations each year in the spring. Annual induction ceremonies will be held for successful candidates pending review and approval in the fall.
If you’re aware of a remarkable steward of sport in our community, please let us know by filling out the application form or pick up a hard copy at the Pyramid Recreation Centre to nominate inspiring and admirable representatives for induction into the St. Marys Sports Wall of Fame.
Applications will be accepted annually for one month starting April 1. Please note that all applications will require submission of supporting documentation and an image. Be prepared with these documents before starting the application process.
Selection Criteria |
The selection criteria and nomination process laid out below is a comprehensive plan that ensures nominations are assessed equitably. The Sports Wall of Fame selection committee will be the Recreation & Leisure Advisory Committee. The mandate of this committee is to advise and assist Council and the residents of the Town of St. Marys on matters relating to Recreation and Leisure. This program meets the mandate and Terms of Reference for this committee.
All completed submissions will be reviewed with a maximum of three inductees being added each year regardless of category. Incomplete nomination forms will be returned for further information and may not be eligible for this year’s consideration. If a nominator is unsuccessful in any given calendar year that may request feedback from the committee and consider resubmission for the following nomination period. Only persons or teams meeting the criteria shall be eligible for selection.
Nominees will be individuals or teams that have been outstanding in their athletic field and have brought recognition to themselves and the Town of St. Marys. |
Nomination Criteria |
Nominations shall be made through an official nomination form on the Sports Wall of Fame landing page through the Town of St. Marys website. Hard copy forms will be available through the Community Services Department and may be submitted via the Guest Services Desk at the Pyramid Recreation Centre once complete. Nominations must contain the fullest possible data concerning the record and merits of each candidate or team. Nominations must have the consent of the nominee, or if deceased, the family/next of kin. Supporting material in the way of newspaper clippings, letters from witnesses, nominee’s standard of involvement, etc. Not more than 10 sheets in total. All submissions must be received prior to April 30.
All eligible nominee applications not selected for the induction may be reconsidered for four more years. The Committee may contact the nominator via email or letter seeking additional information in subsequent application periods.
In all cases of nominations rejected by the Committee, letters will be sent to the nominator by the Committee, explaining the procedure and asking if there is any additional information that may be relevant to help with the nomination process.
Any nominations submitted that do not meet eligibility criteria will receive a letter from the Committee to confirm receipt of the nomination and clarify ineligibility.
All nomination files will be retained by the Town for any historical information that they may contain. No files will be destroyed unless written request is submitted to the Town of St. Marys by the nominator or nominee.
No sitting member of the Committee shall be considered for election into the Sports Hall of Fame.
All decisions of the Selection Committee will be final. CategoriesCategories shall be broken down into teams, athletes and builders. The following explains each classification: TeamsThe team must have won a recognized provincial (i.e., OMHA, OHA, OBA, OWHA, etc.), national (i.e., U SPORTS, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association, etc.), or international Championship (i.e., Olympic Games, Pan-Am Games, etc.), achieved noteworthy professional success, or have made a significant and unique contribution to the history or heritage of sport in the Town of St. Marys. The team must be from the Town of St. Marys. Only one picture of a team will be used. That way all their success will be captured in their application and identified on the Wall of Fame. If a “team” has been successfully recognized for an achievement, an individual team member may not be nominated for that same achievement unless additional, significant achievements have occurred. Teams will be considered 10 years after their accomplishment. AthletesAn athlete is an individual from the Town of St. Marys/played for or brought fame to the Town of St. Marys who has excelled in one or more sports with distinction. The Individual must have competed at National or International Levels. Amateur and professional athletes are included in this category. Individuals who have played for teams outside our area and have won Provincial, National, or International Championships will be considered under this category. There will be a two-year period of inactivity in the area for which they have been nominated before being considered, this is to ensure that they have retired and that all their successes will be captured. Certain extenuating circumstances may alter consideration (i.e., terminal illness, etc.). BuildersTo be considered under the builders category, individuals or organizations must meet the following description: originated in the Town of St. Marys; played for or brought fame to the Town of St. Marys; or supported the Town of St. Marys teams or sport organizations. Builders may be nominated if they are still active if they have dedicated at least 25 years of service. If they are no longer active, they must have served a minimum of 25 years. Certain extenuating circumstances may alter considerations (i.e., terminal illness etc.). AwardsFor each inductee (athlete, team, or builder) a photo will be displayed on the physical and virtual Sports Wall of Fame. A condensed biography of individuals and teams awarded will accompany the photo. Committee StructureThe Recreation and Leisure Advisory Committee Terms of Reference will serve as the direction for this committee. The annually appointed Chair will present the inductees with an award at a selected Town Council meeting annually. Role of the CommitteeThe Committee will promote and encourage nominations for the Sports Wall of Fame. The Committee will review all eligible nominations received and select a maximum of three annually. |
Nomination Instructions |
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