The Special Olympics Ontario Hall of Fame was instituted to recognize builders and volunteer fundraisers who through their individual and collaborative efforts, have made Special Olympics Ontario a more capable and better known service to people with an intellectual disability, and a more deeply cherished cause in our province. Those whom are recognized have made remarkable contributions to the welfare of our athletes, inspired by the ideals that animate the work of Special Olympics in Ontario and throughout Canada.
2020/2021
No inductions due to COVID-19
2019
Julie Tilbury, Thunder Bay Police Service
2018
Carrie Gouthro, Correctional Services Canada (Guelph Parole)
2017
Chief Al Frederick, Windsor Police Service
2016
Kevin MacBean, Peel Regional Police
2015
Warren Giertuga, Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
2014
Tammy Blackwell, Truck Convoy for Special Olympics
Mark McGugan, London Police Service
2013
Catherine Heaney, Peel Regional Police
2012
Mike McAllister, Niagara Regional Police Service
Bill Dickson, Ontario Provincial Police
2011
Joanne Pendrak, Greater Sudbury Police Service
Commissioner Chris Lewis, Ontario Provincial Police
2010
Stacey Cooper, Ontario Provincial Police
2009
Gerry Pocock, Windsor Police Service
Murray Falkner, London Police Service
2008
Jim McIlveen, Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Karen Moloney, Durham Regional Police Service
2007
Chief Terry McLaren, Peterborough Lakefield Police Service
2006
Moe (Maurice) Pilon, Deputy Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police
2005
Chief Paul Hamelin, Halton Regional Police Service
Shirley Roy, SO Volunteer Timmins
2004
Chief Ean Algar, Halton Regional Police Service
Larry Maracle, Niagara Regional Police Service
2003
Chief Thomas Kaye, Owen Sound Police Service
Chris Hartley, Owen Sound Police Service
2002
Chief Glenn Stannard, Windsor Police Service
2001
Tracy Ford, Assistant Director, LETR
2000
Rob Plunkett, York Regional Police Service
1999
Al Richardson, Timmins Police Service
Chief Julian Fantino, York Regional Police Service
1998
Chief Larry Gravill, Waterloo Regional Police Service
1997
Chief Peter Campbell, Halton Regional Police Service
Chief Trevor McCagherty, Durham Regional Police Service
1996
Chico Ouellette, Cornwall Community Police
Brian Snyder, Cornwall Police Service
Chief Kevin McAlpine, Port Hope Police Service
1995
Peter McHarg, Hamilton Police Service
Deputy Chief Frank Parkhouse, Cornwall Community Police
1994
Chief Robert Middaugh, Hamilton-Wentworth Police Service
Debi Montieth
1993
Chief Alvin Barber, Brantford Police Service
1992
Mike Currie, Chatham-Kent Police Service
Chief Burrell Gailing, Walkerton Police Service
1991
Peter Bakker. Chatham-Kent Police Service
Bob Buck, Hamilton Police Service
1990
Chief Donald Hillock, York Regional Police
Chief Jack Marks, Toronto Police Service
1989
Lorne White, Toronto Police Service
The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Ret. Chief Don Hillock and Constable Lorne White in recognition of their exceptional leadership and dedication over the course of their careers. Chief Hillock was the “first” OACP Torch Run chair and Constable White is recognized as foremost visionary for the development and success of the extraordinary and world class program in Ontario and Canada.
2012
Lorne White (Retired), Toronto Police Service
Chief Donald Hillock (Retired), York Regional Police
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to a deserving Law Enforcement Torch Run Volunteer who has made notable contributions to the Ontario, Canadian and International Torch Run Programs throughout his/her career. The DSA recipient will have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment to the development of the Law Enforcement Torch Run Mission.
2023
Fred Brown, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
2022
Michael Puterbaugh, Toronto Police Service
2021
Mike McDonell, Ontario Provincial Police
2020
Mike McDonell, Ontario Provincial Police
2019
Carrie Gouthro, Correctional Services Canada (Guelph Parole)
2018
Cathie Gillespie, Barrie Police Service
2017
Kevin MacBean, Peel Regional Police
Carole French, Quinte Detention Centre
2016
Mark McGugan, London Police Service
Warren Giertuga, Provincial Corrections
2015
Stacey Campbell, Ontario Provincial Police
2014
None
2013
Joanne Pendrak, Greater Sudbury Police Service
Karen Moloney (Ret), Durham Regional Police Service
2012
Chris Hartley, Owen Sound Police Service
2011
Peter Bakker, Chatham-Kent Police Service
Brian Snyder, Cornwall Police Service
Peter McHarg, Ontario Provincial Police
Dan Michaud, Ontario Provincial Police
Mike Currie, Chatham-Kent Police Service
2010
Lorne White, Toronto Police Service
Al Richardson, Timmins Police Service
Murray Faulkner, London Police Service
The Award of Honour is presented to Law Enforcement personnel and corporate sponsors who achieve a minimum of five years involvement with the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics as fundraisers and/or organizers who have made an exemplary commitment.
2023
Karen Boyd – Retired Toronto Police Service
Jeff McLean - Ontario Provincial Police
Lisa O’Brien - Ministry of the Solicitor General
Mike DiMartle - Ministry of the Solicitor General
Greg O’Connor - Peel Regional Police Service
Ryan MacBean - Special Olympics Ontario Athlete
2022
Paula McKnight - Ministry of the Solicitor General
Sarah Dereski – Ministry of the Solicitor General
2021
Kirsten Edgerton – Toronto Police Service
Adam Young – Windsor Police Service
Jason Herder – Chatham-Kent Police Service
Tara Bottan – Canada Border Services Agency
2020
Kirsten Edgerton – Toronto Police Service
Adam Young – Windsor Police Service
Jason Herder – Chatham-Kent Police Service
Tara Bottan – Canada Border Services Agency
2019
Karen Richards – York Regional Police
Jody Armstrong – Kingston Police
Kimberly Harvey – Hamilton Police Service
2018
Raffaeli Tassone – Ministry of Correctional Services
Cheri Rockefeller – Ontario Provincial Police
Deborah Pendlebury – Peel Regional Police
Morgan Tyler – Ministry of Correctional Services
2017
Bonnie Dominey, Windsor Police Service
Charles Hawes, Federal Corrections
Keith Nutley, Ministry of Natural Resources
Leslie Koski, Toronto Police Service
Michael Puterbaugh, Toronto Police Service
2016
Melanie Kish-Lewis, Windsor Police Service
Jayson Bouwkamp, Peel Regional Police
Julie Tilbury, Thunder Bay Police Service
2015
James Chauvin, Ontario Provincial Police
Mike Cox, Amherstburg Police Service
Jeff Cross, Niagara Regional Police
Dee Salter, Bath Institution
2014
Lori Bertrand, Timmins Police Service
Shaun Beaulieu, Sault Ste. Marie Police
Beth Ethier, Ontario Provincial Police
Deb Klemp, Woodstock Police Service
Ryan Cabral, Hanover Police Service
2013
Deb Wicklam, Kingston Police Force
Dennis Berg, Maplehurst Correctional Complex
Regan Pilatzke, Probation and Parole MCSCS
Patricia Lowe, Ontario Provincial Police
Mike and Rosanne Van Hees – Beaver Valley 180
Marjorie Jeffery – Greater Sudbury Police Service
2012
Ian Maxwell, Peterborough/Lakefield Community Police
Paul Klassen, Smiths Falls Police Service
Kendra Carter, Special Olympics Ontario Athlete
Dean Grbich, Aylmer Police
Shelley Garr, Ontario Provincial Police
Derek Spence, London Police Service
2011
Chuck Seguin, West Nipissing Police Service
Russ Nesbitt, Ontario Provincial Police
Ryan Jewitt, Special Olympics Athlete
Deb Tully, Ontario Provincial Police
Carole French, Provincial Corrections
Lucille Kroeze, Canada Border Services Agency
David Michaud, Cornwall Police Service
2010
John Reurink, Ontario Provincial Police
Adam Belanger, Ontario Provincial Police
Dan Burns, Peterborough Lakefield Community Police
Kevin MacBean, Regional Police Service
Douglas Geffros, Midland Police Service
Warren Giertuga, Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Ted Farr, Central East Correction Centre
2009
Lori Neufeld, Ontario Police College
Barry Farndon, Ontario Provincial Police
Julie Provis, York Regional Police Service
Janine Chown, Federal Corrections
Ted Kitto, Owen Sound Police Service
Shaun Arnott, Durham Regional Police Service
Robyn MacEachern, Ontario Provincial Police
2008
Tigera Turner, Ontario Provincial Police
Michelle Dywan, Niagara Police
Bill Trudeau, Peterborough-Lakefield Police
Andrew Burdett, Peterborough-Lakefield Police
Lawre Pietras, Ontario Provincial Police GHQ
Kate Dvernechuk, Halton Police
Garry Vosburg, York Police
2007
Mike McAllister, Niagara Police
Martha McDonald, Ontario Provincial Police
Donna Bujold, Provincial Corrections
Pat Comeau, Belleville Police
Larry Stortz, Toronto Police (Retired)
Stacey Cooper, Ontario Provincial Police
Mark McGugan, London Police
2006
Carrie Gouthro, Corrections
Brian Reed, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Joanne Pendrak, Sudbury Police
Catherine Heaney, Peel Police
Scott McLean, Niagara Police
Bill Dickson, Ontario Provincial Police
Mike Cathcart, Hamilton Police
The Co-operators
2005
Troy Klyn, Windsor Police
Ann Hall, Windsor Police
Jim Wright, Lasalle Police
Jim McIlveen, Corrections
Dave Place, Hamilton Police
Blanche Fernandez, Toronto Police
Sherry Jordan, Ottawa Police
Home Hardware
2004
James O’Sullivan, Timmins Police
Ryan Bennett, Ontario Provincial Police
Gary Dale, Saugeen Shores Police
Rick Tonial, Ontario Provincial Police
2003
Gary Grant, Toronto Police
Marion Reeves, Peel Regional Police
Chris Newton, Ontario Provincial Police
Dieter Boeheim, York Regional Police
Darlene Fluney, York Regional Police
Vinnie’s Social Hall
2002
Mike Sale, Toronto Police
Cindy Boulay, Ontario Provincial Police
Robbie Keery, Ontario Provincial Police Volunteer
David Drake, Ontario Provincial Police
Kempenfelt Graphics
2001
Mike Cox, Amherstburg Police
Shelly Howes, Waterloo Regional Police
Christopher Hartley, Owen Sound Police
Mark MacGillivray, Smiths Falls Police
Kevin O’Neal, Leamington-Mersea Police
Marty Whan, Smiths Falls Police
Toronto Police Amateur Athletic Association
Jos Chiu, The Warehouse
2000
Ed Hill, Toronto Police Service
Laurel Mundt, Kingston Police Service
John F. Couchman, Peterborough Lakefield Community Police
Tammy Bradley, Ontario Provincial Police
Danny Forsythe, Toronto Police Service
Frederick Brown, Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
National Grocers Co. Ltd.
Your Independent Grocers
Freshmart & Valu-mart
Royal Bank Financial Group
1999
Ted Hyndman, Ontario Provincial Police
Donna Marsh, Thunder Bay Police
Ken Seary, New Liskeard Police
John Tricco, Ontario Provincial Police
Craig Taylor, Ontario Provincial Police
Ron Caton, Sudbury Police
Peter Cuthbert, Ottawa-Carleton Police
1998
Mike Primeau, Essex Police
Jan Goble, Haldimand-Norfolk Regional Police
Bonnie McKenzie, Halton Regional Police
Gord Woods, Owen Sound Police
Robert Rose, Tilbury Police
Paul Kranjc, Ontario Provincial Police
Tracy Ford, Assistant Director, Law Enforcement Torch Run
1997
Jim Crate, Ontario Provincial Police
Phil Walsh, Ontario Provincial Police
Karen Moloney, Durham Regional Police
Doug Carson, Peterborough Police
Kathryn Emms, Waterloo Regional Police
Chief Peter Campbell, Halton Regional Police
Tom Chalmers, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police
1996
Bill Hawley, Metropolitan Toronto Police
Ken Kelley, Metropolitan Toronto Police
Bruce Bennett, Canadian Pacific Police
Frazer Andrews, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Marty Gram, Ministry of Correctional Services
Rob Plunkett, York Regional Police
Bob South, Ontario Provincial Police
Clark Addison, Meadow Mills Pontiac Buick
1995
Al Bennett, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Dan Lee, Ontario Provincial Police
Chico Ouellette, Cornwall Police
Brian Snyder, Cornwall Police
Bruce Miller, London Police
Stu Murray, Niagara Regional Police
General Motors of Canada Ltd.
1994
Gerry Milne, York Regional Police
Rod Williams, Ontario Provincial Police
Dan Michaud, Timmins Police
Al Richardson, Timmins Police
Chris Partridge, Nepean Police
Murray Faulkner, London Police
John Magee, Peterborough Police
Deeley Harley-Davidson
1993
Bill Small, Ontario Provincial Police
Jim Montgomery, Ottawa Police
Rob Herder, Chatham Police
Jack Stirling, Ontario Provincial Police
Leo Mayer, Point Edward Police
Jim Hayden & Jamie Saunders, Niagara Regional Police
The Co-operators Insurance
Howard Johnson Hotels
1992
Chief Burrell Gailing, Walkerton Police
Pete Bakker, Chatham Police
Mike Currie, Chatham Police
Ken Powers, Windsor Police
Gerry Pocock, Windsor Police
Peter McHarg, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police
Ron Dick, Metropolitan Toronto Police
1991
Chief Donald Hillock, York Regional Police
Wally White, Durham Regional Police
Steve Marcoux, Durham Regional Police
Blair Gemmel, Ottawa Police
Bob Buck, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police
Lorne White, Toronto Police
This Rising Flame award is to recognize an individual who shows exceptional promise of leadership and continued contribution to the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run.
2022
Micheal Mallen, Peel Regional Police
Ryan Johnston, Ministry of the Solicitor General- Ontario Corrections
Sandra Lewis, Toronto Police Service
Teresa Pare, LaSalle Police Service
2021
No Award Ceremony due to COVID-19
2020
No Award Ceremony due to COVID-19
2019
Chandal Sutherland, Algoma Treatment & Remand Centre
Julie Hillis, Ontario Provincial Police
Tijana Lakovic, Vanier Centre for Women
Scott Garrett, Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre
2018
Denise Szachury, Dryden Police Service
Greg O'Connor, Peel Regional Police
Angel Ortolan, Peel Regional Police
Laurie Hakof, Ontario Provincial Police
Tina Hunt, Ontario Provincial Police
Erin Mosher, Ontario Provincial Police
2017
Brian Eschbach – Ontario Provincial Police
Stacey Diamond – York Regional Police Service
Tyler Tripkovic – Vanier Centre for Women
Jeff McLean – Shelburne Police Service
Alison Hunter – LaSalle Police Service
2016
Diana Cole, Ontario Provincial Police
Andrea McInnis, Thunder Bay Police Service
Rachel Rudolph, York Regional Police Service
Sarah Dereski, Probation & Parole
Matthew Hutchinson, Peel Regional Police
Jana Waghorn, Owen Sound Police Service
Kellie Walker, Southwest Detention Centre
Silvano Bertoni, Ontario Provincial Police
2015
Bob Jacobson – Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Brian Stone – Provincial Corrections
Cealia Gagnon – Windsor Police Service
David Giles – Peel Regional Police
Deb Millar – Kingston Police Force
Jeff Saunders – Thunder Bay Police Service
Melissa Moore – Owen Sound Police Service
2014
Peter Boss – Ontario Provincial Police
Kim Cadarette – Peel Regional Police
Hayley Chaplin – Ontario Provincial Police
Nancy Dickson – Grand Valley Institution
Ryan Gibson – Thunder Bay Police Service
Melanie Moffatt – York Regional Police Service
2013
Sean Verescak – Thunder Bay Police Service
Brian Beadman – Toronto Police Service
Shawn McCowell – Peel Regional Police Service
Kelly Brown – Carleton Campus Safety
Paul Neumann – Shelburne Police Service
Chris Newton – London Police Service
2012
Keith Nutley – MNR Conservation Officer
Jordan Atchison-Anishinabek Police
Renee Lalonde – Ontario Provincial Police
Lee Payne – Ottawa Carleton Detention Centre
Deborah Pendlebury – Peel Regional Police
Kim Hill – Halton Regional Police Service
Ryan Cabral – Hanover Police Service
Geoff Stotts – Windsor Police Service
2011
Colleen Sheppard – Canadian Border Services Agency
Julie Tilbury – Thunder Bay Police Service
Kimberly Roberts – Canadian Border Services Agency
Johnathan MacPherson – Ontario Provincial Police
Sarah Males – London Police Service
2010
Pat Murphy – Thunder Bay Police Service
Lori Bertrand – Timmins Police Service
Adam Belanger – Ontario Provincial Police
Marjory Jeffery – Greater Sudbury Police Service
Michelle Serpa – London Police Service
Lise-Anne Walkingshaw – Corrections
Derek Spence – London Police Service
The Guardian Award recognizes one outstanding Torch Runner, Service/Agency, Athlete or Supporter who exemplifies the true meaning of the LETR mission and have responsibly guarded the Flame of Hope and all it stands for. The Guardian Award recognizes those who have demonstrated an unparalleled commitment, passion, overcame challenges, or achieved exceptional triumphs in support of the athletes of Special Olympics.
2023
Claude Dupre - Ministry of the Solicitor General - Corrections (retired)
This recognition level will be awarded annually to the service or department within each zone with the highest fundraising total during the previous year. Note: Fiscal Period: July 1 – June 30. Award category was eliminated after the 2018/19 fiscal year.
2018/19
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Police Service
Zone 1a: Sault Ste. Marie Police Service
Zone 2: Kingston Police
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 3a: Toronto Police Service
Zone 4: Hamilton Police Service
Zone 5: Waterloo Regional Police Service
Zone 6: Windsor Police Service
2017/18
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Police Service
Zone 1a: Greater Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2: Napanee OPP
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 3a: Toronto Police Service
Zone 4: Hamilton Police Service
Zone 5: CSC – Guelph Parole
Zone 6: Windsor Police Service
2016/17
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Police Service
Zone 1a: Greater Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2: Kingston Police Force
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 3a: Toronto Police Service
Zone 4: Ontario Correctional Services College
Zone 5: Guelph Police Service
Zone 6: Essex County OPP
2015/16
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Police Service
Zone 1a: North Bay Police Service
Zone 2: Ottawa Police Force
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 3a: Toronto Police Service
Zone 4: Hamilton Police Service
Zone 5: Owen Sound Police Service
Zone 6: Windsor Police Service
2014/15
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Police Service
Zone 1a: North Bay Police Service
Zone 2: Kingston Police Force
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 3a: Toronto Police Service
Zone 4: Niagara Regional Police Service
Zone 5: Owen Sound Police Service
Zone 6: London Police Service
2013/14
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Zone 1a: North Bay Police Service
Zone 2: Kingston Police Force
Zone 3: York Regional Police Service
Zone 4: Niagara Regional Police Service
Zone 5: Owen Sound Police Service
Zone 6: London Police Service
2012/13
Zone 1: Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Zone 1a: Greater Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2: OPP East Region Headquarters
Zone 3: Peterborough/Lakefield Community Police
Zone 4: Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Zone 5: Hanover Police Service
Zone 6: London Police Service
2011/12
Zone 1 – Thunder Bay Corrections
Zone 1a – Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2 – Napanee OPP
Zone 3 – Peterborough/Lakefield Police Service
Zone 4 – Hamilton Wentworth Detention Centre
Zone 5 – Waterloo Regional Police
Zone 6 – London Police Service
2010/11
Zone 1 – Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Zone 1a – Greater Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2 – Napanee OPP
Zone 3 – York Regional Police
Zone 4 – Niagara Regional Police
Zone 5 – Waterloo Regional Police
Zone 6 – London Police Service
2009/10
Zone 1 – Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
Zone 1a – Greater Sudbury Police Service
Zone 2 – Thousand Islands OPP
Zone 3 – Peterborough-Lakefield Police Service
Zone 4 – Hamilton-Wentworth Detention Centre
Zone 5 – Owen Sound Police Service
Zone 6 – London Police Service
This award honours those Services/Agencies who have had the highest percentage increase in revenue over their previous years total. Note: Fiscal Period: July 1 – June 30. Award category was eliminated after the 2017/18 fiscal year.
2017/18
1. Shelburne Police Service
2. Kenora OPP
3. Dryden Police Service
4. Chatham-Kent Police Service
5. Orillia OPP
2016/17
1. Huron County OPP
2. West Grey Police Service
3. Vanier Centre for Women
4. Barrie Police Service
5. Maplehurst Correctional Complex
2015/16
1. Peel Regional Police
2. Essex County OPP
3. Middlesex Detention Centre
4. Woodstock Police Service
5. Port Hope Police Service
2014/15
1. Espanola OPP
2. Cornwall Community Police Service
3. Ottawa Police Service
4. Ontario Correctional Services College
5. Maplehurt Correctional Complex
2013/14
1. Espanola Police Service/Espanola OPP
2. Cornwall Community Police Service
3. Ottawa Police Service
4. Ontario Correctional Services College
5. Maplehurst Correctional Complex
2012/13
1. Thunder Bay Correctional Centre
2. Hanover Police Service
3. Essex County OPP
4. Millhaven Correctional Institution
5. Thunder Bay Police Service
2011/12
1. OPP East Region HQ
2. Owen Sound Police Service
3. Durham Regional Police Service
4. Lambton OPP
5. Hanover Police Service
