On behalf of the ISHA Board, we’d like to thank the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America for hosting the 2023 ISHA Conference in Daytona Beach, FL at the end of September. A huge thank you to our sponsors Cortina Productions, CambridgeSeven, EOS Light Media and session sponsors HealyKohler Design and Pinpoint.
Here are some highlights from our time in Daytona Beach!
The International Sports Heritage Association has over 130 institutions located in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia that can call themselves members. In addition, various corporations and individuals participate in and contribute to the growth of the International Sports Heritage Association (or ISHA for shorthand) as Associate Members. These dedicated individuals and member institutions make up the backbone of a strong organization with a spirited competition that naturally occurs in and around athletics.
The ISHY Awards program was established to provide recognition for excellence in publications and exhibitions by all member sports museums, halls of fame, or sports heritage organizations, based upon a competition evaluated by a panel of ISHA Officers and organizational members. We split each category into three depending on their organizational budget for Small Organizations, Mid-Size Organizations, and Large Organizations. Here is a look at this year’s winners:
Books
Interpreting Sports at Museums and Historic Sites
Interpretingsports.com
Small Organizations category
Publications
2022 Little League World Series 75th LLWS program
World of Little League Museum
Mid-Size Organizations category
Marketing Materials
Capital Campaign Booklet
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Mid-size Organizations category
President’s Circle Brick Campaign
USGA
Large Organizations category
Marketing Material – Audio/Video
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Television Special
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Small Organizations category
The 75th Little League World Series
World of Little League Museum
Mid-Size Organizations category
Final Four Breakfast
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Large Organizations category
Marketing Material – Social Media Campaign
#LLWS75 Celebrating the 75th Little League Baseball® World Series
World of Little League Museum
Mid-Size Organizations category
We Back Pat
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Large Organizations category
Educational Programming
Hero Chats
Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame
Mid-Size Organizations category
Induction/Annual Event Supporting Materials
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Printed Program
Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
Small Organizations category
Induction 2022
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Large Organizations category
New Exhibit: Under $50,000 US
A Diamond Anniversary: A Celebration of 75 Years of the Little League Baseball World Series
World of Little League Museum
Mid-Size Organizations category
Anatomy of a Sailboat
The Sailing Museum
Large Organizations category
New Exhibit: $50,000-$250,000 US
Barrier Breakers Traveling Exhibit
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Large Organizations category
New Video/Digital Exhibit or Content: Over $7,000 US
Regal Partnership
Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame
Large Organizations category
The International Sports Heritage Association is a non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1971. The mission of ISHA is to educate, promote and support organizations and individuals engaged in the celebration of sports heritage. For more information about ISHA, visit www.sportsheritage.org.
As Canada’s only national museum of sport, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame has achieved a momentous transformation, redefining our purpose to new heights of inspiration and celebration.
We remain committed to our mission – educating all Canadians on the value, history, and culture of sport in this country – and are proud to expand the ways in which we are doing so, in the classroom, in the community, and in recognizing role models.
We continue to inspire Canadians every year from coast-to-coast-to-coast by focusing on curating experiences, content, and stories that are reaching far beyond our walls and providing us with the opportunity to reach millions across this nation.
The success story of Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame lies in its audacious reimagining of purpose. By preserving sports legacy, inspiring future generations, and showcasing the very best of Canadian sporting heritage, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame has secured a prominent place in the hearts of sports enthusiasts nationwide.
To learn more about the tremendous momentum forward review our 2022-2023 Impact Report HERE or watch our Impact Video HERE.
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to showcase the remarkable Play Hard, Fight Hard: Sport & The Canadian Military bilingual pop-up travelling exhibit. Displaying fourteen sports played by civilian and military teams that represent athletes from the 1880s to the present day, this exhibit takes you back in time to meet outstanding individuals who left an indelible mark in Canadian sport history.
Allow visitors to explore the transformative impact of the Soldier On program, delve into the origins of the Paralympic Games, and witness the resilience and courage of athletes who participated in the Invictus Games. The exhibit also houses 20 captivating videos, featuring engaging oral histories and remarkable Second World War newsreel footage.
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to host this exciting exhibit at 3 week intervals at your sport hall of fame or museum from January to August 2024. With the exhibit’s bilingual nature, visitors from diverse backgrounds can immerse themselves in the compelling stories of courage and dedication.
We understand the logistical challenges museums might face in hosting exhibits, and we’ve got you covered! Take advantage of possible complimentary transportation offered to most Canadian locations by our major transportation partner, making it easier for you to share this exceptional experience with your community.
Honour the legacy of extraordinary athletes and the impact of sports on Canadian military history. Reserve your spot today and let these captivating stories inspire generations to come! Contact us to discuss hosting opportunities or visit | Play Hard, Fight Hard Travelling Exhibits (sportshall.ca) to learn more.
[Photo: (L-R) Joe DiPenta, John Kehoe, Sara-Lynne Knockwood, and Bill Robinson at the 2023 NSSHF Inductee media conference.]
The athletes who will be enshrined are Stanley Cup and Calder Cup winner Joe DiPenta, 3-time North American Indigenous Games Gold Medalist and 2006 Open World Taekwondo champion Sara-Lynne Knockwood, former Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team member Suzanne Gerrior, and 3-time AUS MVP and 1973 Vanier Cup Champion Bill Robinson. The Hall will also welcome the 1993 Acadia Axemen CIAU Championship-winning men’s hockey team. In the builder category, legendary women’s soccer coach John Kehoe and long-time sport journalist/promoter/volunteer Joel Jacobson will be inducted.
Sara-Lynne Knockwood was just inducted as the first athlete in the North American Indigenous Games Hall of Honours, and she is also the first woman to be enshrined in the Mi’kmaq Sports Hall of Fa
ame’s former CEO, beginning as the NSSHF’s first paid employee and leading the organization for 34 years before retiring in 2017.
Induction Night 2023 will take place on Saturday, November 25 at 7pm, at the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Halifax.
For the 23rd consecutive year, the ceremony will be hosted by Hall of Fame CEO and CBC broadcaster Bruce Rainnie, and, thanks to a continuing partnership with Eastlink Community TV, this will be the fourth year that the ceremony will be broadcast live and streamed online.
Tickets are available for purchase online through Eventbrite and nsshf.com.