Category: Athlete
Sport: Badminton
Institution: Centennial College/Fanshawe College
Inducted: 2017

Nathaniel Allard enrolled in the Tool and Die program at Centennial College. While attending, he played on the Centennial badminton team for two seasons from 2004 to 2006. Nathaniel was a competitor whose teammates and opponents respected and admired.

He was the men's singles OCAA gold medalist at both the 2005 and 2006 OCAA provincial championships. Nathaniel went on to earn a silver medal at CCAA nationals in 2005, and was honoured as the OCAA Male Athlete of the Year.

Nathaniel earned a bronze medal at nationals the following year despite an Achilles tendon injury and a very loud and vocal crowd, defeating the Alberta player in a close and tense match. He was named Centennial's Male Athlete of the Year both seasons.

After graduating from Centennial, Nathaniel enrolled at Fanshawe College and was a member of the Fanshawe badminton team, and continued his winning ways. In 2007, he once again won the OCAA men's singles gold medal. In 2008, he paired with Sarah Fuller to win the OCAA mixed doubles title.

Nathaniel's contribution to the OCAA in the sport of badminton is evident by his formidable achievements.