This morning (Nov 10), the newest inductees were officially welcomed into the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame. The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, a branch of the Kelowna Museums Society, began admitting inductees in 2008.
The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame honours athletes, coaches, teams, builders and pioneers who have distinguished themselves on the local, national or international sports scene.
Nominations are forwarded from the general public and are scrutinized by a nomination committee, then a selection committee, with the final approval completed by the Sports Legacy committee.
The late author and columnist Jim Taylor noted at the 2009 induction ceremony, “It shouldn’t be easy to get into a Hall of Fame,” and that certainly holds true for the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, which has a vast array of talent and dedicated individuals from whom to choose.
2022’s inductees are:
2022 is the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame’s 15th year of operation, and Linda Digby, Executive Director of the Kelowna Museums Society, is excited to see the latest class enter the Hall of Fame:
“2022 is a landmark year for the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame, and it’s a pleasure to be able to welcome our latest inductees! The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame preserves and showcases the rich sports history in our region. We also hope it inspires the next generation to persist in the face of challenges, be it sport or another area of passion.”
The Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame is located in the Okanagan Heritage Museum (470 Queensway Ave.) Admission is by donation, suggested at $5 for individuals and $15 for families. You can learn more about the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame here.
About the Kelowna Museums Society
The Kelowna Museums Society provides the public with educational exhibitions and programs that foster personal participation, stimulate curiosity, and engage the senses with the cultures, histories, and possibilities of the Okanagan region.
KMS operates several locations and displays: Okanagan Heritage Museum, Okanagan Wine and Orchard Museum, Okanagan Military Museum, the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame and the Laurel Packinghouse.