Eligibility

Any person who has achieved an outstanding standard of excellence in basketball is eligible for nomination as an honoured member of the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame in one of the following categories:

• Athletes
• Coaches
• Builders
• Media
• Officials

Nominees must meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Must be a resident of Ontario
2. Be born in Ontario
3. Have made a significant contribution to basketball in Ontario

Membership Categories

The five categories of membership in the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame are defined as follows:

Athletes

Athletes are individuals who have competed at an elite level and demonstrated exceptional performance and achievement.

1. Playing record and accomplishments
2. Skill level and impact on the game
3. sportsmanship, integrity and character
4. contributions to team success and the basketball community

Eligibility: Must be retired for at least five (5) years.

Coaches

Coaches have demonstrated excellence in coaching and significant impact on athlete development.

1. Coaching record and achievements
2. Development of athletes and teams
3. Leadership and mentorship
4. Contribution to basketball provincialls, nationally or internationally

Eligibility (must meet one): Retired from coaching, age 60+, or 25 years of experience

Builders

Builders have contributed to the growth and advancement of basketball beyond competition.

1. Administrators
2. Program leaders
3. Organizers
4. Innovators
5. Support personnel

*No minimum timeline requirement

Media

Media members contribute to the promotion and storytelling of basketball

1. Journalists
2. Broadcasters
3. Content creators
4. Photographers
5. Historians

*No minimum timeline requirement

Officials

Officials demonstrate excellence in officiating and/or development of officials

1. Experience and level achieved
2. Contribution to officiating development
3. Leadership and mentorship

Eligibility: Retired for two (2) years, or one (1) year if age 65+

Nomination Period

Nomination Period: Submissions close Friday, May 29, 2026

Nomination Form

The following information is required to submit a nomination:

1. Category of Nomination: Athlete, Coach, Builder, Media, or Official
2. Nominee Information: name, address and contact information (or alternate contact if nominee is deceased)
3. Nominator Information: name, address and contact information
4. Complete the nomination form
5. Supporting documents (optional but encouraged)

Nominators can submit their nomination online using the Ontario Basketball Hall of Fame- Nomination Form – Fill out form

Brianna Paszt
Manager, League Operations and Event Production