Join us for the 2025 Sports Hall Induction Ceremony

The City of Brantford is known across Ontario for many amazing things. Brantford has given the world scientists, inventors, artists, and actors, but the city has also demonstrated a strong commitment to athletic excellence, sport, and community. Even before it was dubbed the “Tournament Capital of Ontario” in 1998, Brantford boasted a great lineage of athletic excellence comprised of countless individuals who have dedicated their life to their chosen sport and to their community.

As the summer approaches, the City is beginning to prepare for the 41^st annual Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition Induction Ceremony; a night filled with pride and gratitude for the individuals who have helped to shape Brantford’s sport culture and legacy. Since 1984, the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition has recognized the achievements of over 200 individuals and teams from Brantford, Brant County, Six Nations of the Grand River, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nations. These individuals have exhibited commitment to their field and have made exemplary contributions to the community.

The 2025 Class of Inductees and Honourees are no exception. It is with great pride that the Sports Hall extends sincere congratulations to the following individuals:

• Liz Hart – Inductee, Athlete: Basketball
• Suzanne Paulins – Inductee, Builder: Swimming
• Jennifer Kirby – Inductee, Athlete: Golf
• Mike Filer – Inductee, Athlete: Football
• Scott Rex – Honouree, Builder: Hockey
• Brian Smiley – Honouree, Builder: Sports Journalism

The Class of 2025 has made significant contributions to both their community and respective sports, and will be honoured at the annual Sports Hall Induction Ceremony as well as showcased in the Brantford and Area Sports Hall of Recognition located in the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre.

The 2025 Sports Hall Induction Ceremony will be held at the Best Western Brantford Hotel and Convention Centre on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Those interested in attending can RSVP online by Monday June 2, 2025 to sportshall@brantford.ca. Please consider joining us in celebrating athletic excellence and our community; it is certainly an event that you won’t want to miss!