Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Celebrating the 2025 Hall of Fame Class: Honoured Members and Their Custom Hall of Fame Rings

Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees of Steve Bell, Melissa Bishop-Nriagu, Bruce Carter, Tyrone Crawford, Andy Kiss, Noelle Montcalm, Kara ​Ro, Jordan Steen, Korissa Williams, Luke Willson and Morgan Clark as the 2025 Bob Turner Award recipient. | Photo courtesy of Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame.

2025 Windsor Essex Press Conference Highlights

Chairman Chuck Smith thanked the Windsor Aquatic Centre, event coordinator Emily Marley, and the local community for their continued support. Noting that “this November marks our 43rd year, and we are going to have a great class and a great induction night.”

Every inductee’s remarkable journey exemplifies the unwavering dedication, exceptional talent, and competitive spirit that are the hallmarks of Windsor-Essex athletics. Their stories not only highlight individual accomplishments but also reflect the rich history and community pride that fuel the region’s sporting culture.

The Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Inductees

Melissa Bishop-Nriagu is recognized as one of Canada’s top middle-distance runners, renowned for her record-breaking performances and resilience on the global stage. A multi-sport athlete from Eganville, Ontario, Bishop-Nriagu’s running career thrived at the University of Windsor under the guidance of legendary coach Dennis Fairall. She won multiple Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) gold medals before qualifying for her first of three Olympic Games in 2012.

Her defining moment came during the 2016 Rio Olympics, where she narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth while setting a new Canadian record of 1:57.02 in the women’s 800 meters. That same year, she made history by becoming the first Canadian woman to win a medal in the 800 meters at the World Athletics Championships, earning a silver medal in 2015.

As a Pan Am Games gold medalist, three-time Olympian, and national record holder with a time of 1:57.01, Bishop-Nriagu has continually pushed the boundaries of Canadian track history, breaking her own records multiple times. Balancing motherhood with elite sports, she continues to inspire athletes across Canada.

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For nearly four decades, Steve “Beller” Bell has been the vibrant voice of the Windsor Spitfires. Passionately capturing the exhilarating journey of junior hockey. Since taking over play-by-play duties in 1987, Bell has narrated the remarkable stories of Spitfire legends. From Adam Graves and Taylor Hall to Adam Henrique and Mikhail Sergachev, as they soared to the NHL.

His genuine enthusiasm and unique ability to connect with players transformed his broadcasts into a vital experience for Windsor fans. Particularly during the team’s thrilling four Memorial Cup final runs and three Championships. Bell’s love for radio sparked in his childhood in Kincardine and blossomed into a distinguished career at AM800. He served as Sports Director until 2021.

Bruce Carter is regarded as a symbol of excellence in football officiating in Windsor-Essex. Over his remarkable 46-year career with the Windsor District Football Officials Association (WDFOA), he has officiated more playoff and championship games than any referee in the region’s history.

Since he began officiating in 1978, Carter has worked 39 Championship games at local, regional, and provincial levels, including WECSSAA, SWOSSAA, OFSAA, and OVFL. His extensive knowledge of the rules, steady leadership, and ability to manage high-stakes games have earned him recognition across the country.

Carter advanced to the Ontario University Athletics (OUA) circuit in 1994, quickly establishing himself as one of the most trusted officials. He has refereed seven Yates Cups, multiple national semifinals, and the 2021 Vanier Cup. From 2000 to 2007, he also officiated in the Canadian Football League (CFL), most notably during the 2004 Grey Cup.

With an unmatched résumé that includes the Grey Cup, Vanier Cup, Yates Cup, Mitchell Bowl, Churchill Bowl, and CJFL championships, Carter has officiated at every level of Canadian football. As a longtime referee-in-chief of the WDFOA, he has also mentored many young officials, helping shape the next generation of leaders in the sport.

Tyrone Crawford, originally named a Class of 2024 inductee into the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame. He was officially be recognized in the 2025 induction ceremony.

A standout multi-sport athlete at Catholic Central Secondary School, Crawford went on to a successful NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys, recording 194 tackles and 25 sacks over 112 games. His achievements on and off the field continue to inspire athletes across Windsor-Essex.

• Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Windsor native Andy Kiss has established an extraordinary coaching legacy that spans over four decades in basketball. Guiding athletes from high school courts to national Championship stages.

Since becoming the Head Coach of St. Clair College’s Varsity Women’s Basketball team in 2013, Kiss has led the Saints to:

• 11 consecutive OCAA playoff appearances
• securing four provincial medals (one Bronze and three Silvers)
• two CCAA National Championship berths

He has achieved 123 career wins and maintains a .661 win percentage. His outstanding leadership has earned him several honours, including:

• St. Clair’s Inter-Collegiate Coach of the Year award in 2020
• The OCAA West Division Coach of the Year award in 2024.

Kiss also contributed 11 years to the Tecumseh Saints Basketball Club, winning four provincial medals. As a player, he was an All-City and All-Canadian selection at W.F. Herman High School, represented Ontario at the provincial level, and competed at both Central Michigan University and the University of Windsor.

Transitioning from athlete to mentor, Andy Kiss has made a lasting impact on basketball in Windsor-Essex. 

Noelle Montcalm emerged as one of Canada’s standout hurdlers while developing her talent at the University of Windsor. There, she played a crucial role in helping the Lancers capture back-to-back CIS National Championships in 2010 and 2011. A versatile athlete, Montcalm earned a total of 16 national medals and 17 provincial medals throughout her career.

She received numerous individual honors, including:

• OUA Rookie of the Year in 2007
• OUA Athlete of the Meet in 2008 and 2011
• OUA MVP in 2009 and 2010.

After her success at the national level, Montcalm transitioned to the international stage, competing at the World Student Games, the World Championships in 2013, and the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Specializing in the 400-meter hurdles, she achieved an Olympic qualifying standard at the 2016 Canadian Nationals and represented Team Canada at the Rio Olympics, where she reached the semi-finals and placed 18th overall. She also contributed to the team’s fourth-place finish in the 4x400m relay.

After retiring in 2022, Montcalm had a great career. She was known for her national success and international competition. 

Kara Ro’s athletic journey is a testament to her versatility, unwavering determination, and remarkable success. Hailing from Sudbury, she was already a multi-sport powerhouse, shining in basketball, volleyball, track and field, tennis, and badminton, even leading the University of Windsor Lancers volleyball team as captain.

Her boxing career began during her university years, and it didn’t take long for her natural power and skill to shine on the international stage. In 2002, she turned professional and, by 2005, had clinched both the Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) Inter-Continental Lightweight Title and the WIBA Lightweight World Title. Training at Detroit’s legendary Kronk Gym, Ro built an impressive undefeated record of 17-0, with seven knockouts, before retiring in 2011 due to injury.

Even after her boxing career, Ro continues to be a formidable presence in combat sports as a trainer, commentator, and radio host. Her extraordinary achievements and contributions to boxing have rightfully earned her a place in both the International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame and the Windsor-Essex County Sports Hall of Fame (Class of 2025).

Jordan Steen has established himself as one of Canada’s premier wrestlers, excelling in both collegiate and international competitions. During his time at Concordia University, Steen made an immediate impact by winning seven tournaments and finishing with a perfect 24-0 record as a freshman. His outstanding performance earned him the title of CIS Rookie of the Year and his first CIS national championship. Over the years, he went on to secure three additional CIS Championships in 2015, 2017, and 2018 before graduating.

On the international stage, Steen proudly represented Canada at several prestigious events, including the 2013 World University Games, the 2017 Francophone Games, and three World Wrestling Championships from 2017 to 2019. He won a bronze medal at the 2020 Commonwealth Games and competed at the 2019 Pan American Games. Additionally, Steen earned silver in 2020 and bronze in 2018 at the Pan American Wrestling Championships. He also finished 10th at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, continuing his family’s Olympic legacy—his mother, Andrea Steen, was a 400m hurdles semi-finalist at the 1984 Olympics, and his father, Dave Steen, won bronze in the decathlon that same year.

With an impressive record at both national and international levels, Jordan Steen is inducted into the 2025 Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame, joining his mother as part of a pioneering mother-son duo in the Hall.

Korissa Williams, a versatile and dynamic guard from Amherstburg, was a key player in the University of Windsor Lancers’ women’s basketball dynasty, helping the team achieve a record-tying five consecutive CIS national championships from 2010 to 2015. Renowned for her scoring ability and defensive strength, Williams was honoured as the CIS Female Athlete of the Year for the 2014-15 season and received multiple OUA and CIS first-team selections, along with defensive player of the year awards. She capped her collegiate career by being named the championship MVP. Alongside her teammate Jocelyn LaRocque, she became one of the first players in CIS history to win five national titles.

Williams also represented Team Canada at the World University Games three times, serving as team captain and leading Canada to a silver medal in 2015. In 2014, she captained Canada’s Senior National B team. After her collegiate career, she went on to play professionally in Europe, continuing her competitive journey.

Her athletic excellence began at General Amherst High School under Hall of Fame coach Dom Silvaggio, where she won multiple OFSAA gold and silver medals in basketball, as well as an OFSAA championship in volleyball.

Korissa Williams joined the Windsor/Essex County Sports Hall of Fame in 2025, following in the footsteps of fellow Lancer Miah-Marie Langlois (inducted in 2024) and coach Chantal Vallée (also inducted in 2024).

Luke Willson, who was inducted into the Class of 2024, is also recognized in this year’s Class of 2025 coverage for his significant impact on sports in Windsor-Essex.

A native of LaSalle, Willson excelled in both football and baseball before ultimately choosing to pursue a career in football. He achieved notable success, winning a Super Bowl with the Seattle Seahawks and enjoying an eight-year career in the NFL.

• Windsor Essex County Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024

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