Sports Hall of Fame

The Surry County Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of sports for Surry County. Its purpose is to recognize and perpetuate the noteworthy athletic tradition of Surry County by honoring and memorializing individuals, teams, corporations, companies and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to this tradition. The Surry County Sports Hall of Fame operates under the authority of the Surry County Parks and Recreation Department under the consent of the Surry County Board of Commissioners.

2022 Class of the Surry County Sports Hall of Fame:

2022 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Mr. Justin Dale Jones (2020)
Ms. Marli Bennett
Mr. Eddie R. Cobb
Mr. Charles Buster Cox
Elder Manual Jessup
Mr. Daniel Merritt
Mr. Derek Slate

2022 Ring of Honor Inductees:
2003-2004 Elkin High School Wresting Team
Mr. Albert M. "AB" Crater

Criteria for Induction:
Hall of Fame:  Only individuals may be nominated for the Hall of Fame.  They must be of good character and reputation, and must have completed their athletic achievement or service at least five years immediately preceding the date of induction.  Inductees to the Hall of Fame may be done in the following three categories:  Player, Coach, and Administrator.  The maximum number for each annual class is six (6), who may be living or posthumously inducted.

Ring of Honor:  Inductees in this category may be individuals, teams, corporations, companies, and/or organizations.  All inductees must be of good character and reputation and must have made a significant impact on sports in Surry County through contributions in the field of athletics.  The maximum number for each annual class will be two (2), who may be living or posthumously inducted.