The Branford Sports Hall of Fame was established in 1988 to recognize individuals who have brought Honor and Distinction to the Town of Branford, Connecticut and participated in sports as a player, coach, organizer, sponsor, journalist or fan.

Honorees must have attained a measure of success in athletics as a player, coach, supporter or person who has had a significant impact on sports and has been a leader in his profession or avocation. Consideration is given to candidate’s for their public service for the benefit of their community, their country and their fellow man and to individuals that have utilized their talents to attain success in business, private life or public service.

Honorees are recognized at the Branford Sports Hall of Fame Annual Dinner each November. Attendance ranges from 325 to 400. A summary of their achievement’s is presented to the attendees and the honoree is requested to respond in a reasonable time frame of four to five minutes.

The committee is seeking the names of candidates for consideration into the Hall of Fame. Please refer to the Selection Process shown on the navigation bar to submit the names of potential candidates.

Please stop by the Branford Community House, 46 Church St., Branford, Connecticut, 06405 to see the Hall of Fame Plaques and the Joe Trapasso Gymnasium for the banners listing all previous award winners.