Manitoba Volleyball Hall of Fame

The Manitoba Volleyball Hall of Fame was established to formally recognize those who have made a significant contribution or who have demonstrated outstanding performance in the sport of Volleyball in the province of Manitoba. In this effort to recognize these individuals and teams, it is our intention to create awareness and appreciation for those who are involved in Volleyball as young competitors, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans. Inductees into the Manitoba Volleyball Hall of Fame will be announced annually at the MVA Awards Banquet.

Three categories have been established to recognize individuals and teams; 1) Athlete 2) Builder and 3) Team.

The eligibility requirements to be nominated as an Athlete and/or Team is to have represented the sport of Volleyball with distinction, have compiled an outstanding record in Volleyball which extends over a period of years, and is either Manitoba born or a Manitoba resident during the period which outstanding performance is claimed.  High School Programs that have won a minimum of three Provincial Championships in a five year Span are also considered for induction.

The eligibility requirements to be nominated as a Builder is: Open to an individual serving as a coach, administrator, trainer, manager, etc. Demonstrated outstanding service to Volleyball, demonstrated leadership in the Volleyball Community, and Manitoba born or resident during the period for which outstanding contribution is claimed.

The MVA Hall of Fame Selection Committee accepts nominations from the public for induction into the Hall of Fame year round.  Selection occur in January for inductions into the Hall of Fame for that respective year. Nominations must be made on the Manitoba Volleyball Hall of Fame nomination form.  To be eligible for nomination, any individual or team must meet the minimum requirements listed above.

The committee also solicits equipment, uniforms, photographs, newsclippings, scrapbooks and other historical memorbilia for display at the awards ceremony in May.  With a long range objective of establishing a permanent Hall of Fame and Museum.  The committee is also interested in speaking with anyone who has any historical information on the sport in Manitoba or individuals who we may want to interview.

For further information on the Manitoba Volleyball Hall of Fame please contact Catherine-Grace Peters at (204) 925-5785 or volleyball.pc@sportmanitoba.ca