Belleville, Ontario, March 23rd, 2026 – Belleville, Ontario, March 18, 2026 – Do you know someone that has made a lasting impact on Belleville’s sporting community? The Belleville Sports Hall of Fame (BSHoF) wants to hear from you! Since BSHoF’s inception in 1987, 123 individuals and 7 teams have been inducted and are celebrated in the Dr. R.L. Vaughan Atrium at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre. Your nomination could help shine the spotlight on our next Hall of Famer! Anyone in the community can nominate someone they believe deserves recognition: friends, teammates, coaches, family members, and fans are all encouraged to take part in the process.
According to BSHoF Committee Chair, Ian Press, public engagement is crucial. “From world-class athletes and championship teams to the builders and volunteers who worked behind the scenes, Belleville has an incredible sports history,” says Press. “But no one can be inducted unless someone in the community nominates them. People sometimes assume the well-known names are already on the list, but that isn’t always true. Community nominations are how those
legacies are discovered and celebrated.”
The Belleville Sports Hall of Fame accepts nominations in the categories of Athletes, Builders and Teams. Those who were born or lived in the Belleville area and have brought sporting honour to the community on the regional, national or international stage may be eligible.
To nominate someone, review the eligibility criteria and complete the online form at
bellevillesportshalloffame.com. A complete nomination package includes significant supporting documentation such as photos, newspaper clippings, verified list of achievements and letters of endorsement. Each year, approximately five inductees are selected. All eligible nominations remain on file for consideration for five induction terms in total.
Important Dates:
Nomination Deadline: May 25, 2026
Induction Ceremony: September 12, 2026 at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
For more information or to submit a nomination, please visit bellevillesportshalloffame.com.
The Belleville Sports Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing, honouring, and preserving the record of outstanding achievements accomplished by the city’s elite athletes and builders from all eras and displaying them on a permanent basis. The Hall of Fame is housed in the Dr. R. L. Vaughan Atrium at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Center.