Sports Wall of Fame

2025 Sports Wall of Fame

Nominations

Do you know a Niagara Falls Athlete, Team, Builder, or Sponsor who has made an impact on sport in Niagara Falls? Why not nominate them now for the Niagara Falls Sports Wall of Fame?

Although nominations are accepted year-round, they must be received by Friday, May 2, 2025, to be considered for the 2025 inductions.

Online nomination form. Hardcopy forms will also be available upon request.

Supporting Documents

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

A complete narrative describing the activities and achievements of the 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 uploaded to the digital nomination form or sent via email, fax, or post to the Recreation & Culture office at the MacBain Community Centre.

2024 Sports Wall of Fame Inductees

The 2024 Sports Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

CLICK TO WATCH THE LIVESTREAM INDUCTION CEREMONY

Congratulations to the following inductees:

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).