The following excerpts from the Policy and Procedure Manual for the Sports Heritage Wall of Fame will outline the criteria involved.

1. There shall be three (3) categories of membership for induction in the Sports Heritage Wall of Fame: (a) players, (b) builders, and (c) teams.

1. Player candidates shall be chosen based on extraordinary distinction in one or more sports.

2. Builder candidates shall be chosen based on a major contribution to the development or advancement of one or more sports.

3. Team candidates shall be chosen based on an extraordinary accomplishment and representation from the Annapolis Valley and primarily from the central Valley area.

4. Residency requirements for players or builders are: (a) born in the counties of Hants, Kings, Annapolis, or Digby, or (b) resided in one of these counties in their youth, or (c) resided in one of these counties during the time of their accomplishment.  For the purposes of this Article, residency shall mean a period of at least five (5) years.

1. A deceased person is eligible for election with induction being conducted posthumously.

2. An elected person who dies between their election and the induction shall be inducted posthumously.

3. The Sports Heritage Wall of Fame Directors shall name the representative for a posthumous induction.

2. Any person may nominate a representative for any category provided the nomination is presented to the Selection Committee in writing using the appropriate nomination form and is substantiated with the fullest possible information, dates and records of the accomplishments of the nominee.

3. All nominations shall be in the hands of the Secretary of the Selection Committee at least six (6) months prior to the proposed induction date and copies shall be provided to the other members as soon as possible.

Nomination forms will be available at the Macdonald Museum and the Town of Middleton Recreation Office.  They can also be obtained by sending a request to:  Sports Heritage Wall of Fame,  Box 1297, Middleton, N.S.  B0S 1P0

Or Click this link to download a Nomination Form in PDF format.

All nomination forms together with supporting information, documents and photos must be received at the above address by APRIL 30.