Hall of Fame & Awards of Distinction
Hall of Fame
The Softball BC Hall of Fame honours individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to the sport of softball in British Columbia.
Softball BC will consider a last-minute or ad hoc induction and ceremony for qualified individuals facing a terminal illness who may not live until the year’s scheduled induction. Such requests should be submitted to the Hall of Fame Committee for consideration.
1. Categories & Criteria
a) Athlete
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Eligible for nomination only after either three (3) years have passed since retirement from international competition and/or they have reached 45 years of age.
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Individuals who retired from international competition for at least three (3) years but continue to compete in recreational or Masters competitions remain eligible.
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Must have represented British Columbia, Canada, and/or competed internationally with distinction and a high level of excellence.
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Participation in International Championships, Pan-American Games, Olympic Games, and/or World Championships is required.
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Compiled an outstanding record over several years as a registered Softball BC athlete residing in BC.
b) Official
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Umpired at high levels in BC, nationally, and/or internationally with a sustained record of excellence.
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Long-term service as a registered Softball BC umpire residing in BC.
c) Coach
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BC resident who has coached for at least three (3) years at Canadian and/or Western Championships with distinction.
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Has coached at least one (1) year at Pan-American, World Championships, Border Battle, and/or Canada Summer Games.
d) Builder/Sportsperson
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BC resident who has shown excellence and/or brought distinction to Softball BC through lasting commitment to an association, district, team, or the sport.
e) Team
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Represented Softball BC with distinction.
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Achieved Gold at a Canadian and/or Western Championship.
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Demonstrated excellence and/or brought honour to the sport of softball.
f) Sponsors
2. Selection Process
a) Nominations
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Accepted annually from September 1 to December 1.
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Any Softball BC Member, Team, Club, or Association may submit a nomination.
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Nomination Package must contain:
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Documentation outlining the nominee’s accomplishments
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Contact information for both the nominator and nominee
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Photos of the nominee
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A letter of support
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For team nominations, a full team roster
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The chosen nomination will be followed by a post-nomination interview form from the Softball BC Hall of Fame Committee.
b) Selection
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The Hall of Fame Committee shall make their recommendations to the Board of Directors no later than January 1.
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The Board will ratify the inductee no later than January 30th.
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Inductees will be notified of their selection no later than February 15th.
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Each nomination remains active for five consecutive years. If not selected within that period, the nomination must be resubmitted for future consideration.
3. Announcement and Award Presentation
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Softball BC will annually host an induction ceremony at a date, time and location as approved by the Board of Directors.
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Each inductee receives a recognition gift as part of their Hall of Fame honour.
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Inductees are permanently engraved on the Softball BC Wall of Fame located at Softball City, 2201 148 Street in Surrey, BC.
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Inductees will be announced on Softball BC’s website and social media.
Awards of Distinction
The Softball BC Distinction Awards recognize individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the sport of softball in British Columbia.
1. Categories & Criteria
a) Honorary Life Member
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Minimum of 5 years of dedicated volunteer service to Softball BC as a Director, Umpire-in-Chief, PODC’s or Coordinator.
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May not return to Softball as a Director, Coordinator or Umpire-in-Chief if Honorary Life Membership is given.
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Consideration is based on exceptional service that demonstrates a sustained commitment well beyond standard expectations.
b) Athlete of Distinction
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Has represented Softball BC with distinction in competition in BC or Canada.
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Maintained a reputation for sportsmanship, leadership, respect and performance excellence throughout their playing career.
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Must have competed as a Softball BC registered athlete residing in BC.
c) Special Recognition
d) 50 Year Club
2. Selection Process
a) Nominations
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Nominations are accepted annually from September 1 to December 1.
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Any Softball BC Member, Team, Club, or Association may submit a nomination.
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Nomination Package must contain:
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If additional information is required, the chosen nomination will be followed by a post-nomination interview form from the Softball BC Hall of Fame Committee.
b) Selection
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The Hall of Fame Committee shall make their recommendations to the Board of Directors no later than January 1.
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The Board will ratify the inductee no later than January 30th.
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Award winners will be notified of their selection no later than February 15th.
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Each nomination remains active for five consecutive years. If not selected within that period, the nomination must be resubmitted for future consideration.
3. Announcement and Award Presentation
Inductees
