Volleyball Alberta’s Hall of Fame was officially opened with the first inductions on June 12th, 2004 at the 2004 Awards Banquet in Edmonton.
The Hall of Fame awards are presented annually to recognize outstanding achievements in Volleyball Alberta. The awards are presented in the following 5 categories: Athlete, Team, Coach, Referee, and Builder.
Nomination package
Hall of Fame – Call for Nominations & Selection Criteria
Submit a nomination: Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Nomination packages must be received by April 1st.
The 2024 Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Red Deer.
Volleyball Alberta Hall of Fame
All Volleyball Alberta Hall of Famers are eligible to receive one complimentary banquet ticket. Additional banquet tickets may be purchased by contacting the Volleyball Alberta Office. We would like to have as many Hall of Famers as possible attend to make our Awards Banquet events a Grand Reunion and help celebrate the new inductees, as well as recognize the yearly award winners. Hall of Famers, please RSVP to confirm your attendance by contacting Julie at info@volleyballalberta.ca or call 780-415-1703 ext 1.
Category | Name | Biography | Photo |
2024 Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Red Deer | |||
Athlete Coach Builder | Blair Bann Laurie Eisler Leigh Goldie | Biography | Vignette_Blair Vignette_Laurie Vignette_Leigh |
2023 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
Referee | Debbie Jackson | Biography | Vignette |
2022 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
Postponed to next year | postponed | ||
2021 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
Awards Banquet – cancelled | pandemic year | ||
2020 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
Awards Banquet – cancelled | pandemic year | ||
2019 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
Coach | Ron Thomson | Biography | Photo |
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Katrina von Sass | Biography | Vignette |
Builder | Bruce Edwards | Biography | Vignette |
2017 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Suzi Cooke (nee Suzette Smith) | Biography | |
Builder | Wes King-Hunter | Biography | |
2016 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Tracy Mills | Biography | |
2015 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Bonnie MacRae-Kilb | Biography | |
Athlete | Murray Grapentine | Biography | |
2014 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | John Paulsen | Biography | |
Team | FOG Masters Women | Biography | |
Coach | Greg Ryan | Biography | |
2013 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Builder | Jan Patterson | Biography | |
2012 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Christy Hansen (nee: Torgerson) | Biography | |
Builder | Bob Gabruck | Biography | |
Coach | Dave Johnson | Biography | |
Referee | Harold Mori | Biography | |
2011 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Jenny Cartmell | Biography | |
Builder | Dave & Doreen Ross | Biography | |
2010 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Kevin Boyles | Biography | |
Team | Mount Royal College Cougars Men (1991-99) | Biography | |
Builder | Don Saxton | Biography | |
Referee | Glen McKay | Biography | |
2009 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Kent Greves | Biography | |
Team | Red Deer Kings (1999-2007) | Biography | |
Coach | Howard Rasmussen | Biography | |
Builder | George Tokarsky | Biography | |
Referee | Marilyn Bratton | Biography | |
2008 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Randy Gingera | Biography | |
Team | FOG Senior Men | Biography | |
Coach | Keith Hansen | Biography | |
Builder | Al James | Biography | |
2007 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Errol Miller | Biography | |
Team | Red Deer Queens (1982-89) | Biography | |
Coach | Calvin Aubin | Biography | |
Builder | Myrna Empey | Biography | |
Referee | Lynda Ward | Biography | |
2006 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Kathy Tough | Biography | |
Team | Canuck Stuff Senior Men (1991-98) | Biography | |
Coach | Lance Adamson | Biography | |
Builder | John Pierre Baudin | Biography | |
Referee | Basil Barnes | Biography | |
2005 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Terry Danyluk | Biography | |
Team | NAVC Gold (18U Men, 1995-2001) | Biography | |
Coach | Cor Ouwerkerk | Biography | |
Builder | Bob Bratton | Biography | |
Referee | Larry Lerbekmo | Biography | |
2004 Hall of Fame Inductees | |||
Athlete | Barb Broen | Biography | |
Athlete | Al Taylor | Biography | |
Team | University of Alberta Pandas (1994-2000) | Biography | |
Team | Older but Wiser | Biography | |
Coach | Lorne Sawula | Biography | |
Coach | Brian Watson | Biography | |
Builder | Hugh Hoyles | Biography | |
Builder | Theresa Maxwell | Biography | |
Referee | Bill Ward | Biography |
Questions?
Contact: Julie Noel
Coordinator, Membership Services