Ottawa, Ontario – Jump Canada is calling for nominations for induction to the Hall of Fame in 2008. The Jump Canada Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Gala will be held as part of a black-tie gala on Sunday, November 9, 2008, at the Royal York in Toronto, ON.

Current categories recognized by the Jump Canada Hall of Fame include Builder – Individual, Builder – Organization, Pony, Hunter, Jumper, Rider, Sponsor, Media, Official, Trainer/Coach, and Team/Event. The nomination criteria for potential Hall of Fame candidates are available on the Jump Canada Hall of Fame website which can be accessed through the Jump Canada homepage, www.jumpcanada.ca, or by going directly to www.jumpcanada.ca/HallofFame/Home.html.

“The creation of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame to celebrate the heroes of our sport rekindled many memories and began a dialogue within the horse community regarding other possible candidates and their achievements,” noted Mark Samuel, Chair of the Jump Canada Hall of Fame. “The nomination process gives our membership an opportunity to share their stories about those who have made our sport special, and to put forward their suggestions for future inductees.”

Submissions for consideration for the 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are due to the Nomination Committee by June 15, 2008. Nominations not accepted for 2008 will be retained and considered in future years. For full nomination criteria, please visit www.jumpcanada.ca/HallofFame/Home.html.

Features profiles of previous inductees, as well as photo galleries of the 2006 and 2007 events, can be found at www.jumpcanada.ca/HallofFame/Home.html.