Hazel McLeary played an instrumental role in building the sport of bowling locally, nationally and internationally. Women tenpin bowlers, in Victoria and around the world have been affected through the behind the scenes work of McLeary. She has been an avid bowler since 1953 and got involved in the administration of the sport early in the 1960's, as an executive member of the Victoria Women's Bowling Association. McLeary represented her city, province and country on numerous technical committees and association executive boards over a 40-plus year career. Having accomplished much as an organizer at the local, provincial and national levels, this energetic volunteer tossed her hat into the ring at the international level in 1970 and became a director on the Women's International Bowling Congress board. She served in various capacities with the WIBC before retiring from the board in 2000. Her efforts were helpful in bridging the gap between the Canadian bowlers and the primarily American governing body. Besides promoting women's bowling, McLeary was an influential mentor to youth bowlers since the 1960's. In 2004 she served as tournament director for the Americas Zone Youth Championship and the World Championships. She traveled the world in service of her sport and has been honoured with many distinguished service awards and permanent memberships in numerous associations.

Eddie Murray was known as "Steady Eddie" and "Money Murray" through his 19 year pro football career. He was astonishingly consistent in converting point-after touchdown kicks, hitting 258 straight in one stretch, and his coolness under pressure gave the seven National Football League teams on which he played a chance to win tight games. In 1976, his all-around athleticism and kicking ability earned him a scholarship to Tulane University. He broke most of the school's kicking records there and was drafted by the NFL's Detroit Lions in 1980. He had an auspicious NFL beginning as he won the kicking job with the Lions and he led the team with 116 points. He was picked for the Pro Bowl and named MVP after kicking four field goals. Murray was a fixture in Detroit for 12 seasons but at age 35, was far from done. Eddie had a "career year" with Dallas in 1993; amassing a best ever 122 points as he set team records with 28 field goals. He played an integral role as the team rolled to a 30 -13 Super Bowl win over Buffalo. Murray played just three full seasons after that memorable campaign then ended his career with Washington in 2000 by playing in his 250th game. With 1,594 points and a 75.5 field goal percentage, he was sixth all-time best in the NFL.