Tell Us About Your Family’s Sports Hero
Since 1999, the Cyril ‘Zeke’ Marantz (z”l) Manitoba Jewish Athletes Wall of Honour has celebrated Jewish members of Manitoba’s sports community whose achievements, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting mark.
This is your chance to recognize someone, either living or deceased, whose story inspires, whose accomplishments shine, and whose legacy deserves to be remembered for generations.
Who can be nominated?
- Jewish athletes from Manitoba; Someone who has achieved exceptional success competing in sport at the local, provincial, national, or international level.
- Jewish builders from Manitoba; Someone who has made significant contributions to sport through coaching, administration, mentorship, advocacy, or leadership.
What are we looking for?
Stories that matter. We want the journey. Tell us about career highlights, milestones, records, leadership, community impact, and stories that span years or even decades. Show us the full impact of their contributions.
What is the selection process?
Recipients are chosen by an outside Selection Committee of community leaders and local professional sports journalists. Only one recipient (or a team, if applicable) is selected. Past nominees are eligible to be nominated again. A new application must be completed for the current year.
What is the deadline to apply?
The absolute deadline to complete a nomination is Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
How do we recognize the 2026 recipient?
The recipient is officially notified ahead of the 52nd Annual Rady JCC Ken Kronson Sports Dinner, taking place Thursday, June 4, at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg.
At the dinner, the recipient is recognized on stage during the official Sports Dinner program. One complimentary ticket is provided, with the option to purchase additional tickets.