Nominations open for Surrey Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class

The City of Surrey is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural class of the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame. This milestone celebrates the city’s rich and diverse sporting history by honouring individuals, teams, builders and coaches who have made significant contributions to sport in Surrey. 

“Sport is woven into the fabric of our city — it builds character, unites communities, and inspires future generations,” said Mayor Brenda Locke. “The Surrey Sports Hall of Fame will serve as a living legacy to those who have elevated sport in our city, be it on the field, behind the scenes, or by inspiring and uniting their communities.

This is an exciting moment for Surrey, and I encourage everyone to take part in celebrating the people who’ve helped shape our sporting story.” 

The Hall of Fame will recognize excellence and achievement across a range of categories: athlete, high performance athlete, team, builder, coach, game changer, and community hero. Nominations will be reviewed by an independent committee.  

In anticipation of its permanent home at the planned City Centre Arena, the Hall of Fame will open in spring 2026 with a temporary exhibition at the Museum of Surrey. Later in the year, digital kiosks will be featured in select civic facilities across the city, with interactive storytelling elements bringing Surrey’s sports legacy to life. 

The creation of the Surrey Sports Hall of Fame follows significant community engagement, including over 1,000 survey responses that helped shape the vision of the project. The City is now calling on community members, sports organizations, and residents to submit nominations and participate in the shaping of this historic celebration of sport. 

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