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Gavin Leishman Retires as Chair of Nepean Sports Wall of Fame

By December 14, 2021April 4th, 2023No Comments

David Rattray to Become Chair

Nepean, ON – December 14, 2021 – The Nepean Sports Wall of Fame announced today that Gavin Leishman has decided to step down as Chair of the Board of Directors effective January 2, 2022, and David Rattray has been appointed Chair for the next two-year term. Leishman will remain a member of the Board as Past Chair until December 31, 2023.

“It has been a real honour and privilege to take the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame from an idea in 1985 to what it is today, a remarkable visual presentation of Nepean sports history, something all of Nepean can be most proud of,” said Leishman.

Councillor Keith Egli, whose Ward 9 houses the Wall at the Nepean Sportsplex said, “I wish Gavin the very best in his retirement from the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame. Gavin is a dedicated volunteer and has made a positive impact in the community. It has been a pleasure to work with him over the years.”

Leishman assumed the Board Chair role of the Nepean Chamber of Commerce’s initiative to establish a Wall of Fame to recognize and celebrate Nepean’s finest in sport in 1985. He worked tirelessly for well over three decades to develop the original idea into the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame that it is today recognizing 82 inductees, representing excellence in coaches, managers, athletes, builders, and media.

Incoming Chair, David Rattray noted, “Gavin hands over the leadership in excellent shape that will allow it to move to new thresholds. It can continue to capture and celebrate Nepean’s rich sports history and achievements. Because of Gavin’s leadership, the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame will continue be a world class organization. Gavin leaves a remarkable legacy, and I will do my best to continue in his footsteps as best I can.”

About David Rattray

David joined the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame Board of Directors in 2001. A Nepean resident since 1973, Rattray has coached t-ball, softball, soccer, and minor hockey. He was President of the Barrhaven Soccer Club in the early 1980s, served on the Board of the Ottawa Senators Foundation as well as the Canadian Paralympic Foundation, and is presently an elected Director of the Canadian Paralympic Committee until 2025.

About the Nepean Sports Wall of Fame

The Nepean Sports Wall of Fame was established in 1985 by the Nepean Chamber of Commerce to recognize attained excellence and athletic achievement by Nepean athletes and athletic teams at the national and international level of competition. The Nepean Sports Wall of Fame currently consists of 82 athletes representing 27 different sports. All inductees’ plaques are displayed on the physical Wall of Fame, located in the Nepean Sportsplex lobby.

The 2021 Induction Ceremony was a virtual event and remains available for viewing here.

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For media inquiries, please contact:

Sherry Pang
Board of Directors, NSWF
613-795-4343
info@nepeansportswalloffame.org