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The Greater Trail Area is known as the Home of Champions,
in recognition of those who reside in the area, or are from
the area, and have excelled in their chosen field of endeavour.
 Kootenay Savings Credit Union was seeking a project
that would represent their commitment and appreciation to
the Greater Trail community. They decided to sponsor the construction
of a monument outside their offices in Trail's downtown that
would honour the "Champions" of the Greater Trail
area in Sports, Industry and Lifestyle.
Trail City Council approved the project in principle and
Bob Inwood of Winlaw, BC was hired to carry out the design.
A Society was formed to establish criteria for selection of
the persons to be honoured on the monument. The monument was
constructed in the summer of 1996 and forty-three Champions
were selected to be honoured at the inaugural dedication ceremony
which took place on September 28th, 1996. To date, one hundred and seventeen individuals and organizations
have been honoured with a place on the Home of Champions monument.
To view the list of inductees, that includes photos and biographical information, click
here to visit the Trail Historical Society website.
 The
project is an ongoing one, and additional persons will be
honoured regularly for their special contribution to the social,
cultural, economic and educational fabric of the community.
The future maintenance of the monument is the ongoing responsibility
of the City of Trail.
GREATER TRAIL HOME OF CHAMPIONS SOCIETY
The Greater Trail Home of Champions Society is accepting
nominations for the selection of worthy individuals in the
community to be honoured as Champions on the Home of Champions
Monument in downtown Trail on an ongoing basis.
Nomination forms are available at Trail City Hall, or click here to download.
GREATER TRAIL HOME OF CHAMPIONS REGISTRY
DESIGNATION CRITERIA
The Greater Trail Home of Champions Society has been formed
to prepare a registry of "Champions" from the Greater
Trail area. The names of these "Champions" will
be displayed on a monument located in 900 Block of Farwell
Street adjacent the offices of Kootenay Savings Credit Union.
The designation as a "Champion" will:
- recognize a person for having made a significant contribution
to the community in one or more of the three Home of Champions
categories: Industry, Sports and Lifestyle.
- recognize a person for having reached a significant level
of achievement in a chosen field of endeavor. (This would
include team recognition).
- have been born in Greater Trail or achieved their accomplishments while a resident of the Greater Trail area.
The following criteria should be met for designation as a
"Champion":
Industry:
- excelled in a field of endeavor with emphasis on the mining and smelting
industry at the national or international
level over a period of time
- acknowledged and recognized by their peers and/or the
public for his/her contributions to their field of endeavour with emphasis on the mining and smelting
industry
- participated in a notable project of a national or international
level with emphasis on the mining and smelting
industry
- contributed to advancements in their field or profession,
which is recognized nationally or internationally with emphasis on the mining and smelting
industry
Sports:
- national or international champion
- participated at least 2 times in a national or international
competition or event
- excelled in a sport at the national or international level
over a period of time
- made an ongoing or significant contribution to the advancement
of sport locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
Lifestyle:
- excelled in a field of endeavor at the national or international
level over a period of time
- acknowledged and recognized by their peers and/or the
public for his/her contributions to their field of endeavour.
- participated in a notable project of a national or international
level
- contributed to advancements in their field or profession,
which is recognized nationally or internationally.
All persons being designated will be asked to provide the
following:
- biographical data with a recent photograph
- written consent to allow use of the biographical data
in a public record and to use their name in a public display
- waive any personal rights in connection with use of the
records, promotion or display of their name
- sign a release holding the Society and City of Trail harmless
from any action or claim resulting out of the Home of Champions
registry
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