2026

Hunter region
sporting hall of fame

Hosted by Hunter Academy of Sport

Nominate for 2026 intake
Nominations now open

Nominations for the 2026 intake are currently open, and will close on 1st July.

Nominate here

The Hunter Region Sporting Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding sporting talent that has come from our region. With over 350 inductees, it honours elite athletes who have represented Australia or competed at an international level, each with a strong connection to the Hunter, whether through birth or through their junior or senior sporting careers here. From household names to local legends, the Hall of Fame is a tribute to the dedication, talent and achievement that has put the Hunter on the map across countless sports.

Nominees must fulfill ALL the following criteria:

  • Represented Australia as an athlete or served as an official at a national/international event.
  • Participated in authorised events endorsed by the relevant Australian or international sporting organizations.
  • Completed active participation and retired from top-level competition.
  • Born in the Hunter Region, competed for a Hunter team/association, or served as an official in a Hunter event before gaining honours elsewhere.
  • Cessnock
  • Dungog
  • Mid Coast
  • Lake Macquarie
  • Maitland
  • Muswellbrook
  • Newcastle
  • Port Stephens
  • Singleton
  • Upper Hunter

To ensure your nomination has the best chance of success:

  • Verify that your nominee meets the requirements set out above.
  • Complete the nomination form accurately.
  • Notify the relevant sporting branch or association.
  • Include a detailed biography of the nominee, covering both personal and sporting history.
  • Provide as much additional information as possible, such as news clippings, photos, letters, certificates, etc.
 

Submit all additional nomination materials to [email protected]. Include any applicable records or achievements like Olympic, International, Commonwealth, or Australian records, along with other significant statistics and sporting accomplishments.

  • Sporting careers widely recognized throughout Australia as outstanding (e.g., Aussie Rules Football, Harness and Horse racing).
  • Won a recognised Open Australian Championship or World Championship representing an Australian State or region.
  • The Committee may consider individuals with significant national and/or international achievements even if they don’t meet the specific criteria. A special resolution with 75% acceptance is required.
  • Committee decisions are final, and all selections are at the Committee’s discretion.
  • Unsuccessful applicants may be nominated again for further consideration.
  • The Committee has the authority to nominate inductees.