The Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame is an initiative that recognises the elite athletes, coaches, and administrators who have made a significant impact on our sporting heritage.

Inductees have achieved success at the highest level in their chosen sporting field(s) and brought credit to sport in the Whanganui district.

Thirty-six outstanding Whanganui sportspeople have been inducted into the Hall of Fame since it was launched in 2008. After a four-year hiatus, nominations re-opened in 2023 with rowing great Ian Wright and wrestling’s Kenneth Ruby inducted in a ceremony in March 2024.

Anna Symes and Andrew Donald are the latest inductees to the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame, celebrated at a ceremony hosted by the Office of the Mayor, Whanganui District Council, held on Friday, 21 March.

Nominations are now open and will close 28 November.

2025 Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame nomination form

A full list of inductees and their citations are available on the Whanganui District Council website.