Sports Wall of Fame

2024 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees

The 2024 Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the Memorial Room at the Gale Centre.

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The following inductions will take place:

Athlete Inductions

Shelley Gautier - para-cycling
Poppy Gilliam - soccer

Builder Inductions

Tim Topping - baseball

Team Inductions

Niagara Falls Kiwanis Club U13 Boys Soccer Team 1981
Niagara Falls Thunder 2001-2002 Midget AAA

About The Sports Wall of Fame

The Sports Wall of Fame's objective is to honour and perpetuate the names and deeds of Athletes and Teams whose athletic abilities have brought fame to themselves and our community and of Builders whose interest in and work for sport have resulted in a climate that benefits athletes and athletics. We accept nominations in each of those three categories.

The Sponsor Award is presented to corporations and groups in recognition of their significant contribution to sports in the City of Niagara Falls, over a span of at least five years.

View the Sports Wall of Fame

Visit the Virtual Sports Wall of Fame!

The Sports Wall of Fame is located at the Gale Centre. Plaques are on display in the foyer and in the Sam Long Room (Builders).

Nominations

Online nomination form for athletes, teams, builders and sponsors. Hardcopy forms will also be available upon request.

Nomination Deadline

The deadline to submit nominations is the first Friday in May. (May 2, 2025)

Supporting Documents

Nominations must include all three (3) of the following:

A complete narrative describing the activities and achievements of Nominee (including copies of newspaper
clippings, documentation, etc.) and tell us why you feel your nominee should be selected.
All necessary proof to substantiate the information provided.
One photo of the nominee must be received by the submission deadline. Photos should be approximately 5 x 7 inches and of clear, high quality (black and white is preferred). Additional photos and video footage may be requested later, if your nomination is accepted.

Important! Incomplete nomination forms will be returned for further information and may not be eligible for this year’s consideration. All applications must be received by the first Friday in May.

All materials should be sent uploaded to the digital nomination form or sent via email, fax, or post to the Recreation & Culture office at the MacBain Community Centre.