General:
Two broad dimensions are used to evaluate all nominees:
1. Achievements; and
2. Connection to Burnaby.
Achievements:
Entry into the Burnaby Sports Hall Of Fame is granted to those who have achieved extraordinary performance and results as demonstrated by:
Medals/Championships won Noteworthy statistics Provincial, National and/or International participation/results Other, category unique elements (see below).
Burnaby Connection:
Nominees must be connected to the City of Burnaby in one or more of the following ways:
✔️ Grew up in Burnaby
✔️ Live(d) in Burnaby
✔️ Acquired/honed their skills in Burnaby
✔️ Achievements were with Burnaby based teams/clubs/schools
There are four (4) nomination categories:
1. Athlete –individual career achievements in one or more sports
2. Team – team achievements in a single season or across multiple seasons
3. Coach – longevity, innovation, legacy, results
4. Builder – initiative, longevity, legacy, results. A Builder can be defined as a founder, administrator, referee, official, trainer, media member or volunteer.
Please complete the nomination forms as thoroughly as possible, with supporting documents, newspaper clippings, certificates of achievement, photographs, etc..
All nomination forms and accompanying documents will remain the property of the Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame committee. Please email, mail, or deliver the original form.
Voting on all nominations received will take place shortly after the deadline date and the successful inductees will be notified soon thereafter. The names of the inductees will also be published in the media.
If you’d like to submit a nominee by mail please download, complete with legible handwriting and send Nomination Form to:
NOMINATION DEADLINE: November 1, 2026
Mail, deliver or email completed forms, and supporting
documents to:
Lucas Bjerke
lucas.bjerke@burnaby.ca
Burnaby Sports Hall of Fame
c/o Burnaby Parks, Recreation & Culture
# 2301 – 3713 Kensington Ave, Burnaby BC V5B 0A7
