Honored member of the MB Sports Hall of Fame Kelly Hand and AM1250's Michelle Sawatzky.
On November 3, 2012, six athletes, two builders and two teams were part of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame 33rd Annual Induction Ceremonies presented by RBC. The 2012 inductees are:
Ed BELFOUR Athlete Hockey
Morris GLIMCHER Builder All Round
Kelly HAND Athlete Sailing
Clara HUGHES Athlete Cycling/Speed Skating
Michael IRELAND Athlete Speed Skating
Harry LANGFORD Athlete Football
Sandy (NEWSHAM) MASKIW Athlete Softball
Grant STANDBROOK Builder All Round
1978 & 80 University of Manitoba Bisons Team Volleyball
1992-95 University of Winnipeg Wesmen Team Basketball
The acceptance speeches were emotional, heart felt and inspiring. So many parents, coaches, teammates, spouses and friends were thanked but perhaps, most of all, walks were taken down memory lane to a very special time in all of their lives. To be there made you proud to be Manitoban - not just because of the accomplishments of those in attendance but because of the genuine people they are! Congratulations.