Definitely Durham Hall of Fame

Honouring the Outstanding Achievements of Durham District School Board Graduates, Alumni or Former Students

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) provides quality public education to thousands of students in our community. The DDSB is proud of its many students. In order to showcase and celebrate the successes of public education, the DDSB Trustees established the Definitely Durham Hall of Fame which highlights and recognizes notable graduates, alumni, or former students. 

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Definitely Durham Hall of Fame

Community members, former classmates, neighbours, and friends can nominate former DDSB students for the 2026 Definitely Durham Hall of Fame. Durham District School Board is inviting nominations from community members for the next round of the Definitely Durham Hall of Fame. 

Past recipients

  • Bill Levine
  • Stacey Jiggins
  • Matthew Samuels

Learn more about the 2023 inductees

  • Christine Elliott
  • Dale Hawerchuk
  • Jessica Phoenix
  • Geoff Warburton

Learn more about the 2020 honourees.

  • Gail Elliott
  • Larry Jacula
  • Nikki Shaffeeullah 

  • Perdita Felicien
  • Rex Grignon
  • Governor Stephen S. Poloz 

  • Candice Hollingshead
  • Chief Kelly LaRocca
  • Anne Ottenbrite-Muylaert 

  • G. Gary Edgar
  • William Lishman
  • Nigel Wilson 

  • Andil Gosine
  • Donald Jackson
  • Debra Thompson 

  • Dr. Elizabeth Josephine Allin
  • Neil Pasricha
  • Honourable Mabel M. VanCamp

  • Dr. George Beaton
  • Honourable Ed Broadbent
  • Lynn Philip Hodgson

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Durham District School Board
400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, ON
L1R 2K6 Canada 

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