The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame is planning two events to honor the 2019 and 2020 winners

The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame dinner is back.

After a two-year absence due to COVID-19, the sports organization is preparing to honor two promotions of inductees and winners in early May.

The North Bay Sports Hall of Fame is hosting its 40th and 41st annual induction and awards dinners May 7 and 14 respectively at the Davedi Club on Airport Road in North Bay.

As announced in 2020, the following inductees and honorees will be honored at the 40th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the Davedi Club.

Inductees:

  • Susan Fisher
  • Len Gushe
  • Claude Peloquin

Newly appointed inductees:

  • Stephanie (Topolie) Loreto
  • Damon Topolie

Sports award winners for 2019:

Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Athletic Achievement – Jaimee Bull/Rob Shaw

Dedication to Soccer (North Bay Youth Soccer) – Dan Kapitanchuk

James Kelly Memorial Award for Team of the Year – NB Major Midget AAA Trappers

Dominico Family Award for Contribution to Softball/Baseball – NB Novice Girl’s Select

George Martyn Memorial Trophy for Basketball – Rick Cowden

Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy for Hockey – Rick Mitchell

Al Brennan Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year – Jim Forsyth

Jim Aspin Memorial Award for Executive of the Year – Mark Brown

Mort Fellman Memorial Award for Female Athlete of the Year – Emma Shea

Britt Jessup Memorial Award for Male Athlete of the Year – James Piper/Keon Wallingford

Pete Palangio Award for Contribution to Sport – Richard Lachance

Peter Handley Sports Friend – Moe Bedard

Mike Mitchell-Larry Avery Memorial Award for Football – Mark Robertson

John Toswell Memorial Award for Curling – Mike Callahan

Special Olympics Achievement Award – Hudson Booth

These inductees and honorees will be honored at the 40th Annual North Bay Sports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on Saturday, May 7 at the Davedi Club on Airport Road.

Tickets for this event are available from the following executive members: Dave Saad 705-472-7041, Larry Tougas 705-303-8104 or any member of the Hall of Fame Board of Directors. Tickets are also available at Davedi Club by calling 705-474-4190.

2020 Inductees

The following inductees and honorees will be honored at the 41st Annual Induction and Awards Dinner to be held at the Davedi Club on Airport Road in North Bay on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Inductees:

  • Geoff Burton
  • Rose (James) Gelinas
  • Pierre Gavan
  • mario spine

Sports award winners for 2020-2021:

Jack Burrows Memorial Award for Athletic Achievement – Mike O’Shea

James Kelly Memorial Award for Team of the Year 2020 – Widdifield Senior Girl’s Volleyball

James Kelly Memorial Award for 2021 Team of the Year – Lakers Women’s Soccer

Judge Harry J Reynolds Memorial Trophy for Hockey – Ben Gaudreau

Al Brennan Memorial Trophy for Coach of the Year – Dave Bitonti

Jim Aspin Memorial Award for Executive of the Year – Bill Jacko

Pete Palangio Award for Contribution to Sport – Dave Saad

Peter Handley Sports Friend – Dick Tafel

John Toswell Memorial Award for Curling – Peter Finch

Special Olympics Achievement Award – Canadore School of Recreation and Athletics Students

These inductees and winners will be honored at the 41st Annual North Bay Convention

Sports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner on Saturday May 14 at the Davedi Club on Airport Road. Tickets are available from the following executive members: Dave Saad 705-472-7041, Larry Tougas 705-303-8104 or any member of the Hall of Fame Board of Directors.

Tickets are also available at Davedi Club by calling 705-474-4190.

Those interested in researching past inductees are encouraged to explore the North Bay Sports Hall of Fame website at http://www.northbaysportshalloffame.ca