Induction Criteria and Eligibility
Qualifications/criteria for induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame:
- Indicate in which Pillar your nomination is being submitted.
- Explain why your nomination is to be considered for Induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame.
- Your written details must also support each of the criteria listed below.
- Include any recognitions, such as awards, honours,
To be considered, Canada’s Walk of Fame has established the following criteria. Nominees must:
- Have been either born in Canada or spent their formative/creative years living in Canada;
- Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in their field with an established body of work;
- Has had an impact on our Canadian culture on a national or international basis;
- Embody many of the characteristics that are the essence of the Canadian identity: socially responsible, diverse, peace-loving, harmonious, creative, confident, innovative.
Canada’s Walk of Fame nominees excel in one of our five pillars, and posthumous submissions are also put forward as our Legend:
Who can submit names for consideration?
We encourage all Canadians to submit recommendations via our website, email or through the mail. All qualified recommendations are included on the list reviewed by our Executive Selection Committee. There is no need to re-submit. All qualified nominees will continue to come forward on the nomination list each year to the selection committee.