Sports Wall of Fame

Selection criteria

• Signification local, provincial, national or international recognition
• Sustained ambassadorship of Medicine Hat in sports
• Longevity of achievement in sports
• Contribution towards the betterment of the sports community
• Born in or has moved to Medicine Hat or area within the last 10 years and considers the Medicine Hat area an important part of their life experience
• Excelled in sports as a leader (an athlete, builder, administrator, official, media/broadcaster, sports writer, team, sponsor)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in their field and has had outstanding or extraordinary success
• Athletes must be retired from competition, but can still be involved in the sport in other ways

Nomination information

• Nominations are accepted and received throughout the year
• The nomination form must include a minimum of two letters of support
• Nominees must be in retirement from competition or following an outstanding achievement that warrants special recognition
• Nominees are eligible for three selection years only, and then will be removed from the selection process unless their accomplishments have changed and they are nominated again at a later date
• City Council conducts final review and approval of all applications
• A public reception and plaque unveiling will be hosted by the City of Medicine Hat     
• A permanent plaque will be installed on the Sports Wall of Fame at the Big Marble Go Centre