NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF GUELPH
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The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors is pleased to announce the names of the 2020 inductees who will be celebrated following a two-year pause on the annual inductee dinner due to COVID-19. The inductees are:
- Brad Pirie, Athlete
- Paul Brydges, Athlete
- Rob Massey, Builder
- Ben Wallace, Builder
- 2014 U16AA Guelph Sodrox Predators, Team
“We’re excited to welcome back local athletes and community members to our first in-person celebration of irreplaceable development and advancement of sports in Guelph,” says Andrew Maloney, Chair of the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame board. “COVID-19 has impacted the world of sports and recreation in so many ways, so being able to gather and celebrate after such trying times gives back our sense of community and belonging.”
Attend the ceremony at Kiwanis Sports Celebrity dinner
The induction ceremony will take place in person on Wednesday, May 18 during the annual Kiwanis Sports Celebrity Dinner at the Italian Canadian Club. Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite for $110 per adult and $45 for students 17 years of age and younger. Learn more and purchase a ticket online.
About the Guelph Sports Hall of Fame
The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame is managed by a Guelph City Council-appointed Board of directors in partnership with the Guelph Kiwanis Club. The Hall of Fame recognizes and honours the achievements of Guelph individuals and teams who have attained prominence and distinction in any field of sport, and who have made a major contribution to the development and advancement of sports in Guelph. Funding is generously provided through the Guelph Kiwanis Club’s annual Sports Celebrity Dinner. The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame was established by the City of Guelph and the Kiwanis Club of Guelph in 1992.
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