The 22nd Annual Sports Celebrity Dinner was held on Wednesday May 20th 2009 at the Italian Canadian Club.

The Guelph Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors announced the names of the 2009 inductees. 

Tom Ryan, for bowling, in the Builder category.
- Inventor of five pin bowling 

Jamie Taras, for football, in the Athlete category.
- CFL veteran for 16 years with the BC Lions
- Grey Cup Champion 1994, 2000 and 2003
- Member of the BC Lions’ All Time Greatest Players Dream Team

Mike Brannock, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category
Jim Cochman, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 
Bunk Congalton, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 
Dan O’Conner, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 
Tom Smith, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 
Dave Rowan, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 
Bob Emslie, Major League Baseball Player, in the Veteran Athlete category 

Evo Parisotto, in the Officials category.
- Referee for 35 years in Minor Hockey - Builder of baseball and fastball teams - Outstanding citizenship within the community

Guelph Gators Girls Midget Fastball Team, in the Team category.
- Canadian Champions in 2005
- Won the Provincial and National Championship with a 65 - 8 record

For more details about the 2010 Dinner, contact Kiwanis Wayne Mizen at 519 836-5190 or email wayne.mizen@guelphkiwanis.org.  
A silent and live auction will also be a significant part of the evening's entertainment. For details or suggestions for this portion of the program, you may contact Kiwanian Jan Husson at 519 821-6191 or by email: jan.husson@guelphkiwanis.org