Inaugural Milton Wall of Fame Induction Six names were recently etched in stone as inaugural inductees to the Milton Wall of Fame, located in Bell Memorial Park: Collin McHugh Major League Baseball pitcher and 2017 World Series Champion with the Houston Astros. Tim Godby 13-Time Georgia High School Association (GHSA) State High School Girls Lacrosse Championship coach at Milton High School. Evan Nolte 2014 ACC Basketball Champion with the University of Virginia. Ryan Gridley Mississippi State University baseball player who is currently in the Oakland Athletics minor league farm system. Michael Nugent Standout lacrosse goalie at Mercer College, played professionally with the Denver Outlaws and Boston Cannons. Lydia Witkowski Played softball at Hofstra University and Georgia Southern University.The Wall of Fame recognizes and honors the achievement and success of deserving Milton athletes, coaches, and contributors. A total of 15 individuals were nominated in 2019. Each nominee must be from Milton or have participated in or coached a sport in Milton. As an athlete, they must have achieved success in their respective sport beyond high school, each must be a good citizen, demonstrate great character and integrity, and be a worthy representative of their program and the City of Milton.Final selection was voted on by a nine-person voting committee comprised of all seven members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and one representative each from Cambridge HS and Milton HS, designated by the principals. Were thrilled to have such a successful and well-rounded group as the inaugural inductees to our Wall of Fame, said Milton Parks and Recreation Director Jim Cregge. The six being inducted were not only standouts on the field, but also great representatives of the City of Milton.Once an individual is nominated and meets selection requirements, he or she shall remain on the ballot for seven years. The City is now accepting nominees for the Class of 2020. To nominate someone, visit CityOfMiltonGa.us/parks-recreation/wall-of-fame-nomination-form. Nominations for the class of 2020 will close on March 31, 2020.
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