Nominations Open for South Taranaki Sporting Hall of Fame

We’re on the hunt for two new inductees to join South Taranaki’s Sporting Hall of Fame.

“South Taranaki has produced some incredible sports people, and we want to acknowledge that,” says Community Events Coordinator, Ella Tosland. “We have inducted seven people in the past and are now looking for the next two to join this elite group.”

A nominee must meet at least one of the following criteria to be considered for the Sporting Hall of Fame.

• Achieved international success by winning Gold, Silver or Bronze at either the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Championship or an officially approved elite level event; or
• Been a senior athlete or a significant contributor of a national representative team at an elite international level; or
• Made a significant contribution and distinguished service to elite sport which has brought credit to South Taranaki.

As well as these criteria inductees must have a strong association to South Taranaki and have spent a significant period of their life living in the District. It’s also preferred that nominees be retired from elite level sport for at least five years before being nominated.

“Nominations don’t roll over from year to year, so anyone who hasn’t been chosen from an application in the past is eligible to be nominated for the 2024 round of inductions,” says Ella.

The South Taranaki Sporting Hall of Fame includes Roger Cox (shearing), Adine Wilson (netball), James Hunter (rugby), Graham Mourie (rugby), Stan Lay (javelin), Graeme West (rugby league) and Michael Campbell (golf).

A nomination form can be picked up from TSB Hub, South Taranaki i-SITE, any South Taranaki LibraryPlus or downloaded here.

Nominations close on Friday 1 November 2024

For more information contact Ella Tosland on 0800 111 323 or email events@stdc.govt.nz.