Special Recognition Awards

The Hall of Fame also honors residents who have contributed to the rich athletic history of Ventura County. These individuals do not meet induction criteria but deserve to be recognized for their efforts. This recognition has been awarded twelve times since 1983.

2011 - Bedford PinkardCommunity Activist

Picture of 2011 - Bedford Pinkard

$0.00 (USD)

2006 - Larry AmesSports Editor Ventura STAR (retired)

Picture of 2006 - Larry Ames

$0.00 (USD)

2005 - KEYT-TV Gerry Fall and Mike Klan"Friday Night Focus"

Picture of 2005 - KEYT-TV Gerry Fall and Mike Klan

$0.00 (USD)

2001 - SAM MCVEYHeavyweight Boxing Champion

Picture of 2001 - SAM MCVEY

$0.00 (USD)

2000 - JOHN STROBELHall of Fame Founding Member

Picture of 2000 - JOHN STROBEL

$0.00 (USD)

1999 - CALLIE GIBSONHueneme Basketball Coach

Picture of 1999 - CALLIE GIBSON

$0.00 (USD)

1996 - DR. MELVIN HAYASHIConejo Valley Sports Medicine & Olympic Physician

Picture of 1996 - DR. MELVIN HAYASHI

$0.00 (USD)

1993 - FRANK DELANEYHall of Fame Founding Member

Picture of 1993 - FRANK DELANEY

$0.00 (USD)

1992 - SABIN CARROlympic Pole Vault Gold Medlaist (1928)

Picture of 1992 - SABIN CARR

$0.00 (USD)

1992 - LEE BARNESOlympic Pole Vault Gold Medalist (1924)

Picture of 1992 - LEE BARNES

$0.00 (USD)