Walk of Fame
Oshawa is proud to lay claim to a cast of distinguished individuals. The Oshawa Walk of Fame, established in 2006, is a series of plaques set in the sidewalks along King
Street in Oshawa’s downtown honoring Oshawa’s past and present, who have made significant contributions to life in the city.
 
The mission of the Oshawa Walk of Fame is:
  • To preserve, celebrate and showcase the history and heritage of excellence and achievement in Oshawa
  • To acknowledge the achievements and success of individuals who have made a significant contribution to life in Oshawa
  • To honor the past. Inspire the future
 
Media Release
 
Oshawa Walk of Fame to Induct Oshawa’s Best at Gala Dinner on November 9
Oshawa September 19, 2023
 
The Oshawa Rotary Club is preparing to roll out the red carpet for six inductees at our Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremony taking place at the Jubilee Pavilion at Lakeview Park on Thursday, November 9, starting at 5 pm.
The mission of the Oshawa Walk of Fame is to preserve, Celebrate, and Showcase Oshawa’s history and heritage of excellence and achievement. The Oshawa Walk of Fame highlights the achievements and success of individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to the life of the City.
At our Gala Dinner and Induction Ceremony, we will celebrate those who have significantly contributed to the City of Oshawa and beyond. We will honour the past and inspire the future!
“We are very proud of our rich history, accomplishments and community contributions that make us the great City of Oshawa,” said Mayor Dan Carter. “We’re excited to celebrate the Oshawa Walk of Fame’s new inductees and to highlight the many successes of community members who are integral to Oshawa’s strong past, present and future. I encourage residents to get your tickets and join in the celebration.”
The Oshawa Walk of Fame currently consists of plaques set into the sidewalks at the Four Corners in downtown Oshawa. Past inductees include Shirley Eikhard, Tonya Lee Williams, Gary Polonsky and Sandy Hawley.
The 2023 inductees are:
 
Ken Shaw: Retired CTV New Anchor
 
Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers:  Comedy Writing Team and Head Writers for Johnny Carson
 
The Ontario Regiment: 157 Years of Service
 
Ross Mackie: Mackie Group
 
Adriane Stewart: Opera Singer
 
For more information about the event, please visit www.oshawawalkoffame.ca. Tickets can be purchased by calling 905-925-4771. For media inquiries, please contact Louise Parkes and Emmanuel Iheme, Co-Chairs of the Oshawa Walk of Fame, at 905-925-4771 or email louise@parmacmarketing.com.
 
Nominations are closed for 2023. Stay tuned for nomination information for 2024
Nomination Forms can be dropped off at any branch of the Oshawa Public Libraries, or emailed to RotaryClubOshawa@gmail.com.