BC Sports Hall of Fame Honoured Member Peter W. Webster Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

Vancouver, BC – The BC Sports Hall of Fame is proud to announce Honoured Member Peter W. Webster as the recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his exceptional contributions to sport, philanthropy, and community service in Canada.

Created to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles III, this medal honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Canada. A total of 30,000 deserving recipients will be recognized nationwide and he will receive the medal during a special ceremony at the BC Sports Hall of Fame on Friday.

Details:

Date: Friday, February 14th

Time: 1:30PM – 3:00PM

Location: BC Sports Hall of Fame (Gate A, BC Place)

As space is limited, please RSVP to Lucy Holt (lucy@bcsportshall.com)

Webster’s decades-long dedication to Canadian sports and society includes over 50 years of involvement with the BC Sports Hall of Fame, where he served as Executive Director (1972-1982), Trustee (1983-1989), and Advisory Board Member (1989-2003). In 2007, Peter was inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame as a Multi-Sport Builder.

“His legacy is deeply embedded in the history of British Columbia sport, and his tireless efforts have made a lasting impact on both the Hall of Fame and the broader sports community,” says BC Sports Hall of Fame CEO Michelle Kitchen. “His vision across half a century has laid a foundation on which our Hall continues to grow. When it comes to sport, philanthropy, and community service in our province, I can’t think of a more worthy recipient.”

Webster has held numerous leadership roles across Canadian organizations, including founding the Canadian National Ski Team Fund and serving as Chairperson of the Terry Fox Foundation’s Investment Committee. His philanthropic efforts have been transformative, overseeing the distribution of nearly $190 million through the R. Howard Webster Foundation. As co-founder of the Canadian Association of Sports Heritage, Peter has been internationally recognized for his work preserving Canada’s sports history, earning accolades like the Schroeder Award and becoming the first Canadian president of the Association of Sport Museums and Halls of Fame.

About the BC Sports Hall of Fame

Located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, the BC Sports Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary achievement in B.C. sport history and inspires future generations to make their dreams come true. As a non-profit charitable organization, the Hall curates an astounding collection of 28,000+ heritage artifacts and 100,000 archival documents representing 150-years of sport history in British Columbia. Through Hero in You Youth Education Programs, the BC Sports Hall of Fame reaches over 6,500 young learners each year across the province, advancing a mission of building outstanding community legacies by honouring the past and inspiring the future.

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