Sport Newfoundland and Labrador (SportNL) is pleased to welcome two new inductees into the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame for 2025. Chosen by the Hall of Fame Board of Governors, the inductees will be formally recognized at the SportNL Hall of Fame Ceremony.
“We are delighted to honour two new members in the Newfoundland and Labrador Sports Hall of Fame,” said Ed Murphy, Chair of the Hall of Fame Board of Governors. “In this Year of Sport, we recognize not only athletic achievement but also the people whose dedication and leadership have built the strong sporting culture we enjoy today. This year’s inductees embody the passion, perseverance, and excellence that continue to shape sport in our province.”
The 2025 inductees are:
- Susan Rendell in the “Athlete/Builder” category (Volleyball)
- Michael Summers in the “Builder” category (Boxing)
The 2025 inductees will be celebrated at the Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This year’s event will also recognize the 2024 inductees: John (Jack) Munn, “Athlete” (Cricket); Lorna Proudfoot, “Builder” (Artistic Swimming); and Darryl Williams, “Athlete/Builder” (Hockey).
Hall of Fame Inductee Biographies for 2025
Michael Summers “Builder”
Michael Summers has dedicated more than four decades to the sport of boxing in Newfoundland and Labrador and across Canada. His journey began in 1980 as a 14-year-old boxer in St. John’s, where he competed in 38 bouts over six years, representing his province at two National Championships and the Canada Winter Games in Saguenay/Lac Saint-Jean, Quebec. Following his competitive career, he briefly coached at the TRC Boxing Club before finding his true calling as an official.
Recognizing the need for officials in the province, Summers devoted himself to the craft, quickly rising through the ranks to become one of Boxing Canada’s most respected referees and judges. Over more than 30 years, he has earned the distinction of a 3 Star Official, officiating countless events at home and more than 20 National Championships and four Canada Winter Games.
Internationally, Summers has represented Canada at 14 prestigious events, including the World Championships in China, the South American Games in Colombia, the Commonwealth Games in India, and the Pan American Games in Mexico. He was also honoured as Official of the Tournament at the 2014 Belgrade Winners Tournament in Serbia.
In addition to his officiating, Summers served as President of Boxing Newfoundland and Labrador for 19 years, and in 2017 was elected Eastern Director of Boxing Canada. In 2022, his lifelong commitment was recognized with induction into Boxing Canada’s Hall of Fame.
Susan Rendell – “Athlete/Builder”
Susan Rendell’s athletic career and lifelong contributions to sport and recreation have left an enduring mark on Newfoundland and Labrador. As a volleyball player, Rendell rose quickly through the provincial, national, and international ranks. Identified as a high-potential athlete in 1976, she went on to represent Newfoundland and Labrador at the 1979 Canada Games, helping her team to a historic sixth-place finish.
With Memorial University’s varsity program from 1978 to 1982, she was a dominant middle attacker, earning three AUAA All-Star selections and becoming the first Memorial volleyball player, and only the second athlete in school history, to be named a Second Team All-Canadian. Rendell also competed for Canada on both the junior and senior national teams, facing elite international competition across North America, Europe, and the Pacific.
Her excellence was matched by leadership. Known for her determination, sportsmanship, and ability to inspire teammates, she was inducted into the Newfoundland and Labrador Volleyball Association Hall of Fame in 2018.
Rendell’s impact extended well beyond the court. She coached the province’s 1983 Canada Games women’s volleyball team, later turning her focus to education, recreation, and tourism. In the early 1990s, she helped develop the Adventure Tourism program at the College of the North Atlantic and worked with the provincial government to promote active lifestyles. With her partner, Bob Hicks, she co-founded an adventure tourism company in Gros Morne National Park, pioneering guided hiking, kayaking, and skiing experiences that operated for nearly three decades.
Across her career as both athlete and builder, Susan Rendell advanced opportunities in volleyball, recreation, and outdoor adventure, paving the way for future generations and solidifying her place as one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s most influential sport leaders.
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