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.
Deadline for nominations: July 15, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
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Deadline for nominations: July 15, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m. |
| Selection Committee |
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The Selection Committee will be comprised of the following:
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| Inductee Recognition |
| The inductees will be recognized at the Board Meeting in February 2027 at the Durham District School Board Education Centre in Whitby, Ontario. Inductees will be commemorated through a plaque prepared for display in the atrium at the Education Centre. |
Past recipients
| 2023 |
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Bill Levine Stacey Jiggins Matthew Samuels |
| 2020 |
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Christine Elliott Dale Hawerchuk Jessica Phoenix Geoff Warburton |
| 2017 |
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Gail Elliott Larry Jacula Nikki Shaffeeullah |
| 2016 |
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Perdita Felicien Rex Grignon Governor Stephen S. Poloz |
| 2015 |
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Candice Hollingshead Chief Kelly LaRocca Anne Ottenbrite-Muylaert |
| 2014 |
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G. Gary Edgar William Lishman Nigel Wilson |
| 2013 |
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Andil Gosine Donald Jackson Debra Thompson |
| 2012 |
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Dr. Elizabeth Josephine Allin Neil Pasricha Honourable Mabel M. VanCamp |
| 2011 |
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Dr. George Beaton Honourable Ed Broadbent Lynn Philip Hodgson |
