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.

• Refer to the categories and criteria outlined below. For additional information, please consult our Awards Policy.

• Access the Nomination Form.

a) Athlete

• 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.

• Individuals who retired from international competition for at least three (3) years but continue to compete in recreational or Masters competitions remain eligible.

• Must have represented British Columbia, Canada, and/or competed internationally with distinction and a high level of excellence.

• Participation in International Championships, Pan-American Games, Olympic Games, and/or World Championships is required.

• Compiled an outstanding record over several years as a registered Softball BC athlete residing in BC.

• Click here to view past Hall of Fame Athlete inductees.

b) Official

• Umpired at high levels in BC, nationally, and/or internationally with a sustained record of excellence.

• Long-term service as a registered Softball BC umpire residing in BC.

• Click here to view past Hall of Fame Umpire inductees.

c) Coach

• BC resident who has coached for at least three (3) years at Canadian and/or Western Championships with distinction.

• Has coached at least one (1) year at Pan-American, World Championships, Border Battle, and/or Canada Summer Games.

• Click here to view past Hall of Fame Coaches inductees. 

d) Builder/Sportsperson

• BC resident who has shown excellence and/or brought distinction to Softball BC through lasting commitment to an association, district, team, or the sport.

• Click here to view past Builder/ Sportsperson inductees.

e) Team

• Represented Softball BC with distinction.

• Achieved Gold at a Canadian and/or Western Championship.

• Demonstrated excellence and/or brought honour to the sport of softball.

• Click here to view past Hall of Fame Teams inductees.

f) Sponsors

• Contributed to the growth and development of BC Softball for five years and/or longer.

• Click here to view past Hall of Fame Sponsor inductees.

Awards of Distinction

The Softball BC Distinction Awards recognize individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the sport of softball in British Columbia.

• Refer to the categories and criteria outlined below. For additional information, please consult our Awards Policy.

• Access the Nomination Form.

1. Categories & Criteria

a) Honorary Life Member

• Minimum of 5 years of dedicated volunteer service to Softball BC as a Director, Umpire-in-Chief, PODC’s or Coordinator.

• May not return to Softball as a Director, Coordinator or Umpire-in-Chief if Honorary Life Membership is given.

• Consideration is based on exceptional service that demonstrates a sustained commitment well beyond standard expectations.

• Click here to view past Awards of Distinction Honorary Life Member inductees.

b) Athlete of Distinction

• Has represented Softball BC with distinction in competition in BC or Canada.

• Maintained a reputation for sportsmanship, leadership, respect and performance excellence throughout their playing career.

• Must have competed as a Softball BC registered athlete residing in BC.

• Click here to view past Awards of Distinction Athletes inductees.

c) Special Recognition

• Local Association person - must have served their local association for at least 5 years and demonstrated exceptional service beyond their regular responsibilities.

• Click here to view past Awards of Distinction Special Recognition inductees.

d) 50 Year Club

• Softball BC will provide recognition to eligible members who have been involved with Softball BC and the sport of softball for 50 years.

• Click here to view past Awards of Distinction 50 Year Club inductees.