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-four 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.

View all Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

2024 Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame Nominations

Whanganui District Council Mayor’s office and Sport Whanganui invite applications for the Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame.

Nominations are open from Monday, 21 October to Wednesday, 27 November. Applications that have been made in previous years will be considered by the judges alongside any new nominations.

To make a nomination, download an nomination form or pick up a hard copy from the Sport Whanganui reception at Springvale Park, 226 London Street, Whanganui. Completed forms can be dropped back to the office, scanned and emailed to info@sportwhanganui.co.nz, or sent by post to Whanganui Sports Hall of Fame C/- Jodie Brunger, Sport Whanganui, P.O Box 516 Whanganui 4541.

A formal ceremony will be held for the inductees and invited guests in March 2025. New inductees will be recognised with a photo and citation displayed alongside all inductees to the Sports Hall of Fame.

Download a nomination form