Racine County Sports Hall of Fame

Racine Heritage Museum, in recognition of Racine County’s proud competitive sports tradition, is pleased to announce the creation of the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame.

This exciting community project was launched at Wingspread on September 29 with the mission to celebrate and showcase the remarkable achievements of Racine County individuals who have demonstrated athletic excellence, sportsmanship and hometown pride.

Through an annual induction ceremony honoring our sports heroes, and a permanent exhibit within Racine Heritage Museum, we will preserve and share our unique legacy with future generations. These are powerful stories of Racine County athletes and teams and their impact on our community, on the nation and throughout the world.

The exhibit and first induction ceremony are planned for October 2011, and work on the project is already under way. Due in part to a generous grant from the SC Johnson Fund, Inc., support for the exhibit has been secured.

NOMINATIONS FOR THE INAUGURAL "CLASS OF 2011" IS NOW CLOSED.

The Racine County Sports Hall of Fame considers eligible any individual, living or dead, a current or former Racine County resident, who has made a significant contribution or has compiled a record of achievement in sports, either as a player, coach, manager, administrator, owner, educator, promoter or contributor, and by such contribution has benefited sports in Racine County or elsewhere. Individuals should be retired from participation in their area of nomination for a minimum of five years.

Nominations are accepted annually. Nominations received by January 31 will be considered for induction at the annual ceremony the following October. The Racine County Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee determines the final slate of nominees.

JOIN THE FOUNDERS LEAGUE

The Racine Heritage Museum and the Hall of Fame’s Governance Board are extending an exclusive -- and limited -- opportunity for businesses, area residents and sports enthusiasts to become part of the project’s Founders’ League.

Those who become members of the Founders’ League will receive permanent recognition at the Hall of Fame and, depending on the level of donation, they will also receive opportunities for commemorative gifts, tickets to the induction ceremony and/or an opportunity to meet VIPs and featured speakers at the induction ceremony.

Founders’ League contribution levels begin as low as $100 and a variety of payment options exist including online by credit card through the museum’s website. Membership levels are as follows:

Bronze: Minimum of $100; members receive a commemorative Founders’ League medal.

Silver: minimum of $250; members receive a commemorative Founders’ League medal.

Gold: minimum of $500; two complimentary tickets to the first induction ceremony and a commemorative Founders’ League medal.

Platinum: minimum of $1,000: two complimentary tickets to the first induction ceremony, a commemorative Founders’ League medal, and an invitation to a private reception with inductees and speakers at the first induction ceremony.

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*If paying by credit card to join or contribute to the Founders League, please use the donation button at the bottom of the page to do so. Also fill out the form right below or send an E-mail to Inquire@RacineHeritageMuseum.org with the subject Founders League Donation and in the body your Name and donation amount.*

Time is limited to participate in this unique opportunity. Membership in the Founders’ League closes as of March 1, 2011.

For more information about the Racine County Sports Hall of Fame, contact Christopher Paulson , executive director of the Racine Heritage Museum, at (262) 636-3926 or by E-mail: Inquire@RacineHeritageMuseum.org