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
Deadline for Nomination packages: April 1st.
The 2026 Awards Ceremony will be held June 27, 2026 in Edmonton, AB
Hall of Fame Inductees (2004-2026)
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.
| 2026 Referee |
Harvey Penhale | Harvey | |
| 2025 | |||
| Coach Referee |
Ken Briggs Scott McLean |
Ken Scott |
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| 2024 | |||
| Athlete Coach Builder |
Blair Bann Laurie Eisler Leigh Goldie |
Blair Laurie Leigh |
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| 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee | |||
| Referee | Debbie Jackson | Biography | Debbie |
| 2022 | |||
| Postponed to next year | postponed | ||
| 2021 | |||
| Awards Banquet – cancelled | pandemic year | ||
| 2020 | |||
| Awards Banquet – cancelled | pandemic year | ||
| 2019 | |||
| Coach | Ron Thomson | Biography | Photo |
| 2018 | |||
| Athlete | Katrina von Sass | Biography | Katrina |
| Builder | Bruce Edwards | Biography | Bruce |
| 2017 | |||
| Athlete | Suzi Cooke (nee Suzette Smith) | Biography | |
| Builder | Wes King-Hunter | Biography | |
| 2016 | |||
| Athlete | Tracy Mills | Biography | |
| 2015 | |||
| Athlete | Bonnie MacRae-Kilb | Biography | |
| Athlete | Murray Grapentine | Biography | |
| 2014 | |||
| Athlete | John Paulsen | Biography | |
| Team | FOG Masters Women | Biography | |
| Coach | Greg Ryan | Biography | |
| 2013 | |||
| Builder | Jan Patterson | Biography | |
| 2012 | |||
| Athlete | Christy Hansen (nee: Torgerson) | Biography | |
| Builder | Bob Gabruck | Biography | |
| Coach | Dave Johnson | Biography | |
| Referee | Harold Mori | Biography | |
| 2011 | |||
| Athlete | Jenny Cartmell | Biography | |
| Builder | Dave & Doreen Ross | Biography | |
| 2010 | |||
| Athlete | Kevin Boyles | ||
| Team | Mount Royal College Cougars Men (1991-99) | ||
| Builder | Don Saxton | Biography | |
| Referee | Glen McKay | Biography | |
| 2009 | |||
| Athlete | Kent Greves | Biography | |
| Team | Red Deer Kings (1999-2007) | Biography | |
| Coach | Howard Rasmussen | Biography | |
| Builder | George Tokarsky | Biography | |
| Referee | Marilyn Bratton | Biography | |
| 2008 | |||
| Athlete | Randy Gingera | Biography | |
| Team | FOG Senior Men | Biography | |
| Coach | Keith Hansen | Biography | |
| Builder | Al James | Biography | |
| 2007 | |||
| Athlete | Errol Miller | Biography | |
| Team | Red Deer Queens (1982-89) | Biography | |
| Coach | Calvin Aubin | Biography | |
| Builder | Myrna Empey | Biography | |
| Referee | Lynda Ward | Biography | |
| 2006 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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?
Please contact info@volleyballalberta.ca