Due to the current COVID-19 situation, Athletics Ontario has decided to cancel the in-person annual awards gala and hall of fame induction ceremony scheduled for September 26th. We are currently looking at alternative way to virtually commemorate the event. 2020 Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized at the 2021 event.
2020 Athletics Ontario Awards Gala and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Date: Saturday September 26, 2020
Location: Toronto Grand Convention Centre
30 Baywood Rd, Etobicoke, ON M9V 3Y8
Tickets: TBD
AO Gala Only: TBD
VIP Hall of Fame Experience + Gala: TBD
Deadline to purchase tickets: September 18, 2020, 11:59 PM (Ticket price will increase until Late Deadline)
Late Deadline to purchase: September 22, 2020, 11:59 PM
Agenda for the Evening
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – VIP Hall of Fame Networking Event
This portion welcomes current and past Hall of Fame Inductees (who are welcome to attend at no cost), to join us and celebrate this year’s Inductees. It also allows our current athletes and members the opportunity to mingle and network with these incredible individuals, over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
Please note that there will be an additional charge to attend this portion of the event, and there will be a maximum attendance of 100 members. Get your ticket early to ensure you don’t miss out!
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Main Event/Award Presentations
This portion of the evening will include:
– Emcee: TBD
– Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
– All-Ontarian recognition ceremony
– Dinner
– Guest Speaker: TBD
– Club Champion Awards
– Athlete of the Year Award Presentations
*Note: All athletes who win an Athlete of the Year award, will be reimbursed for the cost of their ticket after the Gala.
Athletics Ontario Will Announce All-Ontarians
Athletics Ontario is excited to announce that they will be selecting All-Ontarians again this year. Similar to previous years, the top athletes in their respective age, gender, and event disciplines will be identified. Then, instead of selecting one winner, those athletes are to be named All-Ontarians for the year. Athlete of the Year Awards will be presented to the top Male and Female athlete in each age group (U14, U16, U18, U20, Open, Para, Masters).
All-Ontarians are selected based on their overall performance for the year and their participation and performance at National and International track meets. The 2019 All-Ontarians were announced (view the list here) and received their awards at the 2019 event. The same format will be used in 2020.
Special Recognition Nominations:
The nomination period for 2020 will open in July.
