On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, members of the Barrie Sports Hall of Fame gathered at Tiff’s Bar & Restaurant in Barrie to announce this year’s Class of 2025 Inductees and Award winners. The inductees and award winners were joined by friends and family, and enjoyed some light refreshments, compliments of Tiff’s. This year’s inductees include Lee Barkell, Deborah Islam, Greg Hotham, and Jessie Eldridge. The award winners are Dan Forgrave, Joe Rockbrune, Ann Scully, and Sydney Shawyer. This year, the Hall celebrates its 40th Anniversary and will be hosting a Barrie Sport Heroes Dinner alongside the induction ceremony on Wednesday, October 1, at Liberty North Banquet Centre. The event will be hosted by past inductees, Jack Lynch and Ron Hoggarth, and will feature additional Hall of Fame members, Stephanie Sherlock, Dan Marouelli, Alex Massie, and Ken Carson. Tickets for the event are now SOLD OUT!
Pictured: Lee Barkell, Deborah Islam, Dan Forgrave, Joe Rockbrune, Greg Hotham, Jessie Eldridge, Ann Scully, and Sydney Shawyer
