How to nominate someone for an elite Hall of Fame in Surrey

The City of Surrey is preparing to celebrate the standout athletes and sports leaders in the community, and they’re looking for your help in recognizing them.

The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for athletes, coaches, builders, and contributors who shaped sport and made a lasting impact.

Nominations will help spotlight the incredible people and groups who inspire us to achieve greatness and will be accepted online until Dec. 31.

Surrey Sports Hall of Fame

“Surrey has a rich sports legacy, and it is time to bring the achievements of our amazing athletes and teams to the fore,” said Mayor Brenda Locke in a statement.

“The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame is a powerful way to honour the stories, struggles, and triumphs of those who have made a lasting impact through sport. As we prepare for the Inaugural Induction Ceremony in June, I invite residents to get involved by nominating an athlete.”

Nominations are open yearly for the following categories:

• Athlete
• Team
• High Performance Athlete
• Game Changer
• Builder
• Community Hero Award
• Coach

Surrey Sports Hall of Fame

According to the City of Surrey, the Hall is a testament to the rich history of Surrey sports, helping to spotlight local, national, and international achievements.

Staff will review each nomination, ensuring that they meet all category criteria, are accurate in their listed accomplishments, and have a positive standing within the community.

Those wanting to learn more about the Sports Hall of Fame can visit the display now at the Museum of Surrey.

The exhibit showcases the beginnings of organized sport in the city, including the first associations, teams, and leagues.

Sports Hall of Fame

You can also make plans to visit again in July, when a display featuring the Class of 2026 will be open.

This year’s inductees, the inaugural lineup, will be inducted in a ceremony at Surrey City Hall on Tuesday, June 2. They include:

• Prabdeep Sanghera, Athlete – Weightlifting
• Terry Bailey, Athlete – Football
• Harold Morioka – High Performance Athlete – Master’s track & field
• John Tenta, High Performance Athlete – Wrestling
• Sarah Hunter, High Performance Athlete – Wheelchair tennis
• Surrey Marlins 90 – 93, Team – Soccer
• Cyril William Greenwell, Builder – Baseball & basketball
• Orest Springenatic, Builder – Baseball
• Adam Roberts, Coach – Rugby
• BC Tigers Hurricanes 2018, Game Changer – Soccer

For more information about the Sports Hall of Fame and to submit a nomination by the deadline of Thursday, Dec. 31, visit them online.