12 Individuals to be Inducted to the Chelsea Wall of Fame on October 26th, 2024
The Chelsea Foundation is pleased to announce the list of 12 individuals elected for induction into the Chelsea Wall of Fame. The program is designed to recognize those individuals who have demonstrated excellence in sport, arts and culture, and leadership in community-building endeavors. The induction ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, October 26th at the Meredith Centre.
“This program celebrates our community and its uniqueness both in terms of exceptional individual achievements in sports, arts and culture and the strength and quality of the voluntary sector that sustains and shapes our community,” said Fiona Duguid, President of the Chelsea Foundation. “We were thrilled with the response by the community with over 20 nominations received in the second year of the program.”
The nomination period ran from June 1st-30th. A distinguished panel of community leaders and experts carefully reviewed the nominations and selected the 2024 inductees. These individuals will have their names enshrined on the Chelsea Wall of Fame, a permanent display at the Meredith Centre that will serve as a reminder of their exceptional contributions and achievements.
The 2024 inductees are as follows:
Sport – Athletes
Dave Leduc
Mike Woods
Ray Zahab
Sport – Rising Star
Lily Kunstadt
Sport - Builder
Monica Dashwood
Arts & Culture
Dr. Carson Becke
Paula Murray
James Stephens
Ian Tamblyn
Community Builders
Dr. Nicole Bruinsma (posthumous)
Michelle Hegge
Stephen Woodley
Media Contact: Rick Traer, chelseaqc55@gmail.com