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WOODSTOCK SPORTS WALL OF FAME WOODSTOCK DISTRICT COMMUNITY COMPLEX
Criteria: The following outlines the criteria for the categories that have been defined for the Sports Wall of Fame. When completing the application, please keep these guidelines in mind to ensure that the submission meets the criteria. To be considered for the current selection period, all applications must be received by June 1st each year by the Communications & Special Events Department at
[email protected] or in person at 500 Dundas Street, Woodstock. Team Entry:
The team usually will have won a Provincial, National or International competition; A team might be recognized if they have contributed significantly to Sport in this community and encouraged others to participate.
Athlete(s): Male and/or Female
The individual(s) must have usually won or participated in a Provincial, National or International or Professional sport competition to be considered.
Builder of Sports:
The individual(s), organization or association usually will have contributed to this community in a significant manner related to sport and sport development. This could include the development, administration, officiating, on-going operations, and /or development of youth in a positive and productive manner.
Historic Category:
The individual(s), team, organization or association usually will have contributed in a positive and significant manner to sport and sport development, prior to 1970, through their participation or involvement in sport;
The individual(s), team, organization or association usually will have contributed in a positive and significant manner to sport and sport development through their participation or involvement in sport; More than 40 years will have passed since their accomplishment; May also qualify under the other categories but deserves special consideration due to the timeframe.
Lifetime Achievement:
An individual who has been involved in defining the community sports scene, making significant contributions through most but not necessarily all of the following areas: athletic achievement, organization, development, mentoring, volunteering, and/or coaching; Major contributions did not occur in another community as it would be expected they would be honoured in their “hometown”.
Honourable Achievement: The committee may, at its discretion, recognize particularly special contributions made by individuals or teams (not the Inductees) through the use of a “special” Honourable Achievement. Selection of such individuals or teams will be at “the sole discretion” of the Committee. Method of selection for the Honourable Achievement will be the same as for “Inductees”. Application forms can be picked up at the Communications & Specials Events Office at 500 Dundas Street, 2nd Floor or on-line. Communications & Special Events Department City Hall P.O. Box 1539 500 Dundas Street Woodstock, Ontario N4S 0A7 519-539-2382, ext. 4102
WOODSTOCK SPORTS WALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM Date of submission: Categories:
Team □
Athlete □
Builder □
Historical □
Lifetime □
Honourable Achievement □ Name of Athlete(s): Group (Age/Division)
Accomplishment(s):
Sport: Sport:
Date(s):
Additional Information: (Attach additional sheet if needed)
Name of Person(s) Making Submission: Address:
City:
Phone Number: (Business):
Postal Code:
(Home):
If accepted, I give my permission to the City of Woodstock, Wall of Fame Selection Committee to copy the photograph. Nominees Signature:
Date:
Nominations: 1. For team nominations, all persons on the team must be identified. 2. Each nomination shall contain the fullest possible data about the record and merits of the candidate or team. The responsibility for submitting the documentation and for its accuracy solely rests on the nominator. Photos will be the responsibility of the nominee. 3. Submission for all categories will be accepted at the Communications and Special Events Department Office at City Hall, 500 Dundas Street, 2nd Floor or emailed to:
[email protected]. 4. All submssions will be evaluated and returned if they do not meet the criteria. All submissions meeting the criteria will be kept on file and re-evaluated on an annual basis for a 5-year period. 5. The Selection Committee has the right to accept or reject any and all submssions. There will be a limited number selected on a yearly basis and notification of this will be advertised and posted as part of the nomination procedure. The Committee meets in June to review all applications. The Induction ceremony will be held the last Saturday in the month of October. 6. The application deadline for nominations is June 1st.
