2026 Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame Golf Tournament Sponsors & Winners
On Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026, the Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame held their annual golf tournament at Whitepath Golf Club to benefit Gilmer High School Seniors with college scholarships. 66 golfers were treated to golf, lunch, and prizes.
1st Place Championship Flight: Les Cantrell & Jack Adams
1st Place Championship Flight: Les Cantrell & Jack Adams
2nd Place Championship Flight: Patrick McVey & Derek Rogers
2nd Place Championship Flight: Patrick McVey & Derek Rogers
1st Place First Flight: Gary Middleton & Larry Daniel
1st Place First Flight: Gary Middleton & Larry Daniel
2nd Place First Flight: Freddie Jenkins & Adam Tyler
2nd Place First Flight: Freddie Jenkins & Adam Tyler
1st Place Second Flight: Colt Henderson & Shane Fendley
1st Place Second Flight: Colt Henderson & Shane Fendley
2nd Place Second Flight: Jody Graves & Dennis Graves
2nd Place Second Flight: Jody Graves & Dennis Graves
Hall of Fame Members at Kick-Off
Hall of Fame Members at Kick-Off
Hall of Fame Members after the tournament
Hall of Fame Members after the tournament
2025 Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
Induction Ceremony January 9, 2026
Gilmer High School in Ellijay, Georgia
Standing L-R: Gilmer AD Paul Standard, GHS AD Matt Johnson, Mark Millican, GHS Principal Tiffany Boyett, Joey Robinson, HOF VP Patrick McVey, Josh Hensley, HOF President Candy Pankey Ledford
Josh Hensley
Josh Hensley
Josh Hensley
Joey Robinson
Joey Ro
Joey Robinson
Mark Millican
Mark Millican
Mark Millican
Established in January of 2002, the Gilmer County High School Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes excellence in athletics as demonstrated by former Gilmer High School athletes – or – outstanding contributions made to the Gilmer County High School athletic program by coaches, administrators, support personnel, or booster club members.
NOMINATE
An athlete, coach, school administrator, support personnel, or booster club member must have one or more of these qualities to be considered for nomination:
Excellence in performance
Display of character and leadership in sports and community activities
Honors received and records established
Significant contributions made to the school and community
VOTING
In order to be selected for induction, a nominee must receive a majority vote from the Hall of Fame membership.
All members of the Hall of Fame will vote.
Members who are not present will vote by absentee ballot. If an athlete is not selected on the first ballot, she or he still has an opportunity to be selected at a later date during the three year period of eligibility.
CONTACT US
Gilmer Sports Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 63
Ellijay, GA 30540
Candy Pankey Ledford, President
706-889-1281
remaxtccanton@gmail.com
Patrick McVey, Vice President
mcvey@ellijay.com
706-889-4031
Brooke Berry, Secretary
706-273-1278
brooke.berry@gilmerschools.com
Christine Hice Waldman, Treasurer
404-314-9713
chriswaldman@cs.com