Matteo Shaw, Janelle Boucher, Joanna Edwards named to Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame

The trio will be honoured in October alongside a class that spans academics, Special Olympics competition, and community volunteering.

The Sarnia-Lambton Sports Hall of Fame has announced three more award winners ahead of its fall enshrinement dinner.

Matteo Shaw and Janelle Boucher will share the Pappy Burr Award, given to students entering post-secondary school who have also distinguished themselves through community volunteer work.

Shaw graduated from St. Patrick's High School with a 97 per cent average and earned honours in mathematics, physics and chemistry. He set a school record in the triple jump, competed at the U20 Canadian Indoor Championships, and played volleyball at a high level.

Boucher graduated from St. Francis Xavier Secondary School as an Ontario Scholar and a recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Community Volunteer Award, along with a Ministry of Education Award of Recognition for Community Involvement. She was senior girls' athlete of the year and MVP in both badminton and tennis.

Joanna Edwards has won the Joe DeRush Award, presented to athletes with disabilities. A Special Olympics competitor with regional, provincial and national success, she won two OFSSAA gold medals in track while attending Alexander Mackenzie Secondary School and was selected to Team Ontario for the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games. She also competes as a swimmer.

The three will be honoured at the Hall of Fame's 44th annual enshrinement dinner on Oct. 17 at the Dante Club in Sarnia, located at 1330 London Rd.