Held annually on the first Saturday in December, this event celebrates the unsurpassed history of Flint area athletic achievement and community service. Nearly 500 attendees enjoyed dinner, followed by an awards ceremony emceed by GFASHOF Board Member, Bill Troesken.
The Class of 2024 includes: Anthony Hamm – Flint Northern High School Distance Runner, Olympian and Big Ten Champion (MSU); Mark Weber – Pitcher, Swartz Creek High School and University of Michigan; Shawn Cronin – Flushing High School and NHL Hockey; Cathy Wylie – Flint Northern and Central Michigan University Softball; Deanna Nolan – Flint Northern Basketball Champion, WNBA All-Star and MVP; Lou Giampetroni – Flint Journal sports writer, National Paddleball Association Champion; Mike Gatza – Flint St. Michael High School Multi-Sport Athlete and Western Michigan University Baseball; Flint Northern State Champion Girls Track & Field Team (1981), and the 1978, 1979 & 1980 Fenton High School State Champion Girls Softball Teams.
Also receiving recognition were Male Athlete of the Year Grant Garman – Powers Catholic Baseball; Female Athlete of the Year Katelyn DeWitt – Grand Blanc Softball; and Coach of the Year Jeff Vanier, Kearsley Girls Bowling. This year, the GFASHOF also broke new ground by inducting an organization, honoring the Flint Olympian and CANUSA Games with a Distinguished Service Award.
The 2024 inductees bring the GFASHOF membership total to 318 individuals and 89 teams. Congratulations to all!
