Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2026 Inductees and Special Award Recipients

The Ontario Sports Hall of Fame has officially added six sport legends. Their outstanding achievements in sport are well documented and their election to the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame is richly deserved.

2026 Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Inductees 

  • Jennifer Botterill – Hockey
  • Jonathon Power – Squash
  • Ron Francis – Hockey
  • Terry McLaughlin – Sailing
  • Mike Keenan – Hockey
  • Patrick Chan – Figure Skating

Included in the Class of 2026, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame will be inducting five
recipients with special awards.

2026 Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Special Awards

  • Brenda Andress – Bruce Prentice Legacy Award
  • Bob McKenzie – Brian Williams Media Award
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Syl Apps 2025 Ontario Athlete of the Year
  • Chatham Coloured Allstars – Conacher Family Heritage Award
  • Jays Care Foundation – Sandy Hawley Community Service Award

 

The “Class of 2026” will be honoured at the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Community Celebration in Toronto at The Granite Club on October 15, 2026.

Mark Gravett

President and CEO
Ontario Sports Hall of Fame
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