Yesterday we announced the eight newest members of The Pathway of Fame, Peterborough and District – and once again the community responded with a host of nominations, resulting in difficult choices for the nominations advisory committee tasked with coming up with the shortlist and, ultimately the Final Eight, pictured along with a short bio of each.
The Pathway of Fame appoints a new citizens committee every year, which serves as an arms-length conduit to the Pathway. It is their job to pour over the submissions when the nominations window closes at the end of April. Usually, there are more nominations than we can handle – and due to a number of factors, among them costs for markers and certificates, and time constraints for our event and the capacity of YourTV to edit the event down for showing on the COGECO platform, we have to limit the number of inductees each year to around 8. We’d love to induct everybody! Failing that, The Pathway wants to ensure there is no bias coming from us as to whom is chosen. The Nominations Committee recommends to us their preferences, and we historically follow their lead. That way, we avoid any perceived bias. Like we say, WE don’t pick people for the Pathway, YOU DO!
We’d love to see you at our annual induction ceremony, this year happening once again on a weekday evening – Tuesday, September 9th at 7pm at Showplace Performance Center, in Peterborough. Doors open at 6pm and the event is completely open to the public, with free admission.
Come and celebrate with us!
Jerry Allen (Dramatic Arts)
A lifetime member of the Peterborough Theatre Guild, Jerry Allen has directed 15 productions for the community theatre troupe, all the while mentoring aspiring directors, actors and behind-the-scenes production volunteers, ensuring the Guild’s enduring legacy, and its future, as Peterborough’s premier community theatre hub.
Julie Fallis (Dramatic Arts)
As an accomplished dance instructor and choreographer, Julie Fallis’ passion for all things movement has added an exciting new dimension to numerous Peterborough stage productions, while her time as the owner of the former Move N’ Grooove Studio saw hundreds of students, of all ages, attain their dance-related goals and dreams.
Roy Craft (Entertainment)
With an ear finely-tuned for live sound, and the experience of being an excellent musician in his own right, Roy Craft turned an early passion for all thing sound tech into a career working the sound board for countless high-profile music and concert events, and an impressive number of accomplished performers such as Stompin’ Tom Connors.
Bob Trennum (Entertainment)
Selflessly sharing his musical gift for decades now, as both a music teacher, a multi-instrumentalist and a songwriter, Bob Trennum’s dedication to his craft is matched by his boundless generosity, with many theatre productions and numerous fundraisers for community groups having achieved great success due in large part to his involvement.
Peggy Shaughnessy (Samaritan, Barb Bell Award Honouree)
As a healer, advocate and visionary, Peggy Shaughnessy has transformed the lives of thousands, her relentless efforts buoyed by a fearless dedication to community care and wellness, something that has been best exemplified through her RedPath Model addictions treatment program and free holistic outpatient care via Right to Heal.
Ted Dawes (Samaritan)
Ted on the Roof, Ted on the Run, Ted at the Door, Ted at the BBQ – whatever it takes, Ted Dawes always got the job done, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, with his signature years-long annual weekend stay atop the roof of Morello’s Independent Grocer, his most visible effort.
Dr. Garry Humphreys (Community Builder, Posthumous Induction)
Public health in Ontario, and across Canada for that matter, has had few pioneers the likes of former Peterborough city-county Medical Officer of Health, the late Dr. Garry Humphreys – whose vision and drive gave wings to a number of initiatives firmly in place today, including public space smoking bylaws, and nurse-practitioner-led clinics.
Susan Dunkley (Community Builder)
From empowering women to ensuring food security to raising the profile of both the Peterborough Singers and the Peterborough Pop Ensemble, Susan Dunkley has been, and remains, a community tour de force via the spark she provides to see cherished events, social enterprises and charitable causes remain top of mind for the good of many.