Waterloo Region Museum

Region Hall of Fame

Honouring people who make a difference! The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame is located on the second floor of the exhibit area in the Waterloo Region Museum.

The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame honours individuals and groups - now numbering more than 400 - for their significant contributions to the community. Nominations for new inductees are accepted throughout the year.

Click to download the Hall of Fame Nomination Form. We are developing an online nomination form that will be available soon.

Tips for submitting a nomination:

• Typed nominations are preferred.
• We require sufficient information to evaluate the individual's contributions, and usually this requires supplying information in addition to the nomination form. Please limit additional research and support information to six letter-sized pages.
• Letters of support from others are not required.  

2011 Inductees

Ray Alviano - Sports Builder
Lorna Bergey - Heritage Preservation
Peter Brill - Ice Hockey
Mel Brown  - Musician
Stan Deckert - Community Service
Garnet (Bud) Koehler - Motorcycle Racing
Katherina Kubenk - Freestyle Skiing
Rabbi Philip Rosensweig - Faith Community Leader
Breslau Merchants - Softball
University of Waterloo Warriors 1974/75 - Basketball

The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame grew out of a proposal in 1965 to establish a local Sports Hall of Fame in Kitchener. Prior to its opening in 1972, the Hall of Fame concept was expanded to include pioneers and community builders. The Hall of Fame is overseen by a Board of Governors with representation from across Waterloo Region.

The Waterloo Region Hall of Fame thanks the Region of Waterloo and the Kitchener Sports Association for their ongoing financial assistance and support.

Waterloo Region Hall of Fame Board of Governors

John Thompson, Chair
Brian Hunsberger, Vice-Chair
Ray Alviano
Sherri Attwooll
Don Cameron
Lee Griffin
Susan Hoffman
Edwin Laryea
Larry Margetts
Abner Martin
Warren Stauch
John Weber