Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame

08/25/2026

We’re Looking for Raffle Donations! 🎉

The Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner is coming up on Saturday, October 17th at the Dante Club, and this year we’re adding a raffle to help make an already great evening even more exciting!

We’re looking for businesses, individuals, sports collectors and community supporters who may be interested in donating a prize or package to our raffle.

We’d love to include things like:
🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs tickets
🏒 Detroit Red Wings tickets
🏒 Sarnia Sting tickets or a box
🎁 Gift baskets or experiences
🏆 Sports memorabilia and collectibles
✨ Or anything else you think our guests would love!

We’ve already received some fantastic donations, including a Masters flag and a YETI cooler filled with some fun surprises — and we’d love to keep the momentum going!

If you or your business would be interested in donating a prize, please send us a message. Your support will help make this year’s Induction Dinner a truly memorable event while celebrating some of the incredible athletes, coaches and builders in our community.

Thank you for considering supporting the Sarnia Lambton Sports Hall of Fame! ❤️🏆

08/15/2026

🏆 Joe Birch Honoured with David Branch Leadership Award 🏆

Congratulations to Joe Birch, a past inductee, on being awarded the David Branch Leadership Award! 👏

A well-deserved recognition of his outstanding leadership and contributions. 🎉

A season full of awards 🏆

Kitchener Rangers Chief Operating Officer Joe Birch is the recipient of the 2026 David Branch Leader of the Year Award.

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08/15/2026

🥇GOLD for Joanna and Team Ontario!🥇

Congratulations to Joanna Edwards and her Team Ontario teammates on winning GOLD at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games! 🇨🇦🏆

What an incredible accomplishment! We’re so proud of Joanna and all she has achieved. Congratulations! 👏🎉

GOLD 🥇Medal for Joanna and her Team Ontario teammates in ladies relay at Special Olympics Canada Summer Games Medicine Hat 2026!

Way to go!!!❤️

07/28/2026

🏆 2026 Joe DeRush Award Recipient

Congratulations to Joanna Edwards, recipient of the 2026 Joe DeRush Memorial Award, presented annually to an athlete with a disability who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in sport.

A dedicated Special Olympics athlete, Joanna has excelled at the regional, provincial, and national levels. While attending Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School, she captured two OFSAA gold medals in track and has since been selected to Team Ontario for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. She is also an accomplished competitive swimmer.

Joanna will be recognized at the Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame’s 44th Annual Induction Dinner on October 17 at the Dante Club.

Congratulations, Joanna!

07/28/2026

🏆 2026 Pappy Burr Award Recipients

Congratulations to Matteo Shaw and Janelle Boucher, who will share this year’s Pappy Burr Award! The award recognizes graduating students who exemplify excellence in academics, athletics, and community service as they continue their education at the post-secondary level.

Matteo Shaw graduated from St. Patrick’s High School with a 97% average. He excelled both in the classroom and in athletics, earning academic honours, setting a school record in the triple jump, competing at the U20 Canadian Indoor Championships, and standing out on the volleyball court.

Janelle Boucher, a graduate of St. Francis Xavier Secondary School, was an Ontario Scholar and recipient of both the Lieutenant Governor’s Community Volunteer Award and the Ministry of Education Award of Recognition for Community Involvement. She was also named Senior Girls Athlete of the Year and earned MVP honours in both badminton and tennis.

Congratulations to both outstanding recipients!

07/21/2026

🏆 Meet the Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding athletes, builders, volunteers, and championship team who will be inducted at the 44th Annual Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Dinner on Saturday, October 17 at the Dante Club.

2026 Award Recipients

🏅 Jack Isom Award – Josh Vander Vies
🏒 Professional Athlete – Mike Hobin
🌟 Amateur Athlete – Jason Birmingham & Pat Lea
🏀 Special Achievement Award – Virgil Hill
🤝 Earl MacKenzie Award – Dave Anger
🏈 Bud Morrison Award – James Dekelver (posthumously)
🏆 Builder Award – Jan Bissonnette
🥍 Team Inductee – 1984 Point Edward Pacers

06/29/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Apply! ⏰

Tomorrow (June 30) is the final day to submit your application for the 2026 Ralph “Pappy” Burr Award!

The Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame is proud to recognize graduating student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in:
🏅 Athletics
📚 Academics
🤝 Leadership & Community Involvement

Two deserving recipients will each receive a $500 scholarship and a commemorative plaque.

If you or someone you know is graduating this year and fits the criteria, don’t miss this opportunity!

📅 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
📧 Submit applications to: [email protected]

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06/11/2026

🏆 Calling All Student-Athletes! 🏆

The Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame is now accepting applications for the 2026 Ralph “Pappy” Burr Award!

This award recognizes graduating high school students who have demonstrated:
✅ Academic excellence
✅ Athletic achievement
✅ Leadership, volunteerism, and community involvement

Two deserving students entering college or university this fall will each receive a $500 scholarship and commemorative plaque. Applications must include a resume outlining athletic accomplishments, work experience, volunteer activities, extracurricular involvement, and a transcript of marks. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026.

If you know a graduating student who excels both in the classroom and in sport, encourage them to apply before the deadline!

📅 Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
📧 Submit applications to: [email protected]