Congratulations to the 2026 Brant Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

The County of Brant celebrated the achievements and contributions of local athletes, teams and community builders during three Brant Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremonies held across the County this fall.

The ceremonies recognized individuals and teams whose accomplishments, dedication and commitment to sport have made a lasting impact on the community.

Held at Gaukel Memorial Community Centre, the ceremony honoured the St. George Lions Club, Doug Robb, and Dean and Sue Morrison.

• St. George Lions Club – For more than 80 years, the Lions Club has supported community recreation, helping fund the arena, develop local sports facilities and support generations of athletes and sports organizations.
• Doug Robb – A hockey player, official and builder whose remarkable contributions to the sport include officiating in the 1974 Summit Series and helping develop sledge hockey programs in Hamilton and Brant.
• Dean and Sue Morrison – Remembered and honoured for their decades of dedicated service to minor hockey and community recreation through coaching, leadership and volunteering.

The Burford Community Centre ceremony celebrated the 2006–2007 Burford Minor Hockey Novice Rep team for winning the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Novice C championship.

Held at Syl Apps Community Centre, the final ceremony honoured Marilyn McCulloch, Sandy Boyd, Zac Dalpe and the 2002 Paris Minor Hockey Bantam Rep Wolfpack.

• Marilyn McCulloch: A long-time community builder whose contributions helped improve local recreation facilities, including the Little League diamond, Syl Apps Community Centre, skateboard park and Paris Community Pool.
• Sandy Boyd: A provincial and national hockey champion who helped Team Canada win gold at the inaugural World Women’s Hockey Tournament in 1987.
• Zac Dalpe: A professional hockey player whose career includes NHL appearances with six teams, AHL Captain roles and a run to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final with the Florida Panthers.
• Paris Minor Hockey Bantam Rep Wolfpack: Celebrated for winning the 2002 International Silver Stick “C” championship.

Congratulations to all our 2026 inductees! Their achievements and contributions highlight the important role sport plays in bringing people together, building community pride and inspiring future generations.

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Do you know an athlete, team or community builder who deserves recognition?

Nominations for the 2027 Brant Sports Hall of Fame are now open. Residents are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and teams who have demonstrated outstanding athletic achievements or made meaningful contributions to sport in the County of Brant.

Nominations are accepted in the following categories:

Nominations for the following year close annually on November 30.

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To learn more about the Brant Sports Hall of Fame, review the nomination criteria or submit a nomination, visit brant.ca/sportshall