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