The Induction Banquet will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 6 PM
at The Garland Special Events Center
Admission tickets are $10.00 and include dinner.
They are available from any board member, the Athletic office, or
Inwood National Bank in Downtown Garland.

The Garland Sports Hall of Fame celebrates its inductions with a reception for all current and past GSHF inductees and guests in the foyer of the Garland Independent School District's Events Center, followed immediately by a barbeque dinner in the auditorium to honor that year's inductees.

For over ten years the master of ceremonies for the induction banquet has been Alan Stone, a local radio and television sports personality. Alan gives the night an air of informality, yet professionalism as he punctuates the control of the presentations with his quick wit and light hearted humor. Alan not only looks forward to taking part in the annual event, but expresses added interest as he knows of many of the inductees accomplishments having covered sports in the area for so many years.

The two outstanding high school senior athletes selected by the Hall of Fame Board for the Gale Field Award are recognized as are previous inductees and chosen honor teams. The highlight of the induction ceremonies is an audio-visual presentation that summarizes the life and sports accomplishments of each of the inductees and the honor teams. As accomplishments are highlighted, each of the inductees make their way to the stage for their acceptance speech. Several inductions have been made posthumously, but most inductees are available to accept their plaques and speak to their accomplishments.

Souvenir programs are passed out at the door and framed biographies of the inductees are displayed in the foyer for all to see. The induction ceremonies are concluded prior to 10 pm allowing for time for additional congratulations and visitations.