Sports Wall of Fame

The North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame is dedicated to honouring the rich history of the many sports, coaches, athletes, teams, administrators/builders, and heritage inductees from our community. It recognizes those individuals and teams which have attained high achievement and/or made a significant contribution to athletics within North Cowichan, Duncan, British Columbia, Canada and/or the world.

Nominations open for the next round of inductees on September 14, 2026

Nominate a person or team 

Note: make sure you have all the supporting documents and information before completing a nomination form.


The Sports Wall of Fame is administered by the Sports Wall of Fame Committee and makes its recommendations to Council. Categories include: Athlete, Team, Coach, Administrator/Builder, and Heritage. To learn more about the committee, review the Sports Wall of Fame terms of reference.

Individuals and teams, who are nominated and subsequently inducted, will be recognized on the Duncan/North Cowichan Sports Wall of Fame, and Sports Walk of Fame, both of which are located at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. 

The next induction ceremony is scheduled for fall 2027.


On October 25, 2025, six new individuals were inducted into the North Cowichan/Duncan Sports Wall of Fame. The 2025 inductees included:

  • Michael Braithwaite (Athlete - Rowing)
  • Joe DiLalla (Coach - Softball)
  • Leanne Wilkinson-Sirup (Coach - Swimming)
  • Kim Dillabaugh (Coach - Hockey)
  • Norm Jackson (Builder - Golf)
  • Nick Gilbert (Athlete - Soccer)

Sports Wall of Fame inductees