BATTLEFORD — Rivers West Sports, Culture and Recreation District recently announced that Battleford’s Jane Shury has been selected for the 2025 Volunteer Recognition award in the category of Sport – Development and Promotion.
At 90 years old, Jane Shury shows no signs of slowing down and as co-founder of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum continues to preserve and promote our province’s baseball heritage. This is done with tireless commitment from Shury.
Since the passing of her husband, Dave Shury, Jane serves and president and CEO of this organization.
The nomination reads, “Under her leadership, she oversees all aspects of the museum’s operations – from hiring and training staff and summer students, to managing grants and leading major fundraising efforts.”
Shury organizes and chairs the nomination and selection committees each year for new inductees to the SBHOF and Museum, the venue’s largest annual event.
Her efforts also have her producing the museum’s regular newsletter as well as leading all board meetings, ensuring strong communication and direction.
“Her tireless dedication has kept the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum thriving, preserving the province’s rich baseball legacy for future generations,” adds the selection committee.
Shury has dedicated herself to baseball in the province since the 1950s, and will soon be 91. It appears she is prepared to continue her decades-long commitment as long as she is able.
The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum has been part of the Battlefords since 1983. It is the only museum and hall of fame of its kind in Saskatchewan. The museum, located at 292-22nd St. W., Battleford, has an outstanding display of memorabilia including uniforms, photographs, baseball bats, baseballs, equipment, trophies and more, including the “David W. Shury Memorial Library.”
The presentation of the RWSCR VRP award is slated to take place at an upcoming Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum event in 2025.
