The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame has recently acquired the Sid Thomas Memorial Trophy. This trophy has had quite a journey over the last few decades. Here is the history.

“Big” Sid Thomas was a sports writer and later sports editor for the Daily Colonist in the 1930s and 40s. He spent his lifetime promoting healthy activity for the youth of Victoria. To him, sport was the ideal opportunity for fair play and friendly rivalry. Sid’s popular “Sports Slants” column ended with his early death in 1946.

The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame (GVSHOF) and the University of Victoria Department of Athletics and Recreation are pleased to announce that women's field hockey player, Janet Dawson, as the 10th recipient of the Bate Family Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame Award.

GV Sports Hall of Fame accepting 2020 Inductee Nominations

The Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame is accepting inductee nominations for 2020. There are four categories for induction – Athletes & Teams, Coaches & Officials, Builders and Media. Nominations will be accepted until February 28, 2020.