Waterloo Region Hall of Fame
Honouring people who make a difference! The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum.
We honour individuals and organizations - now numbering more than 500 - for their significant contributions to the community.
The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame grew out of a proposal in 1965 to establish a local Sports Hall of Fame in Kitchener. Prior to its opening in 1972, the Hall of Fame concept was expanded to include community builders. The Hall of Fame is overseen by a Board of Governors with representation from across Waterloo Region.
The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame thanks the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum and the Kitchener Sports Association for their ongoing financial assistance and support.
Nomination Information
The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honours people in our community who make a difference! If you would like to nominate someone download the Hall of Fame Nomination Form and follow the instructions in the form.
Nominations for new inductees are accepted throughout the year. Note there is a July 1 deadline for nominations to be considered for the following year.
Tips on How to Write a Quality Nomination |
Induction into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame is reserved for those individuals and groups who have demonstrated exemplary levels of achievement in their line of work, sports and in their service to the community, either locally, provincially, nationally or internationally. The key to a well-written nomination is to provide specific, concise information that clearly demonstrates the nominee's achievements and service. What makes them stand out compared to others in their peer group? Why do they deserve to be recognized with this honour? The information provided on the nomination may be the only information the Selection Committee has on which to make a judgement of eligibility. As the nominator, you play a critical role in the process and thorough explanations are of key importance. Use the following tips/strategies to guide you:
Up to two testimonial letters can be solicited to support the nomination. Ask the authors of these letters to illustrate different perspectives on the nominee. Be sure that the letters address the nominee's merits for this honour. Newspaper articles may be attached to supplement the nomination if they provide useful additional information. Applications that are deemed incomplete will be returned to the nominator requesting more information. A nomination is considered for up to three years. If it has not been successful after that time it is no longer considered. A new nomination of the same nominee may be made. If so, it is suggested that it be revised and have new information added. Again, the assistance of another person may be helpful. Thank you for considering making a nomination to the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame. |
If you need assistance completing research on your nominee, please ask. We can recommend several archives that may have resources that will help you. You will also find a list of local archives listed at the bottom of this page under Local Heritage Resources.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year. Note there is a July 1 deadline for nominations to be considered for the following year.
Tips for Submitting a Nomination |
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Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Board of Governors
- Alison Jackson, Chair
- Neil "Bernie" Burnett
- Rick Chambers
- Brian Fedy
- Larry Lynch
- Larry Margetts
- Marilyn Scott
- Warren Stauch
- Kathryn Tarrant
- Erica Tucker