The Wright Dunbar Walk of Fame was established in honor of Dayton’s bicentennial celebration in 1996. The legacy of this community is rich with individuals who have made their mark regionally, nationally and often, internationally. The Walk of Fame exists to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments—and to share our pride with the rest of the world.
Individual granite pavers line the sidewalks throughout the Wright Dunbar Business district with descriptions of inductees and their unique contributions to the Dayton landscape. New inductees are welcomed at a celebration each fall. We encourage your participation in the process!
Nomination Criteria
Nominees for the Walk of Fame (living or deceased) must have made outstanding contributions and provided significant leadership in one or more of the following areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Entertainment / Media
- Medicine
- Aviation
- Environment
- Philanthropy
- Business/Corporate
- Government / Military
- Science
- Community Service
- Invention / Innovation
- Significant Personal Achievement
- Education
- Law
- Sports
- Other
Nominees must be individuals or non-profit groupsfrom the Dayton Region, or individuals or non-profit groups who have spent a significant amount of time in the Dayton Region.The Judging Committee will make final selections based on how the nominee’s accomplishments have made an enduring impact on our local community, our region, the nation and/or the world.
Section A – Nominee Information
Name of Nominee:
Year of Birth: / If candidate is deceased, please provide year of death:
Nominee’s Address (or family representative’s name and address, if deceased):
Address: / City: / State: / Zip:
Daytime Phone: / E-mail Address:
Length of time nominee has/had resided in the Dayton Region:
(if Applicable)
Family Representative’s Name:
This nomination is for outstanding achievements associated with the area(s) of (check all that apply):
Arts and Culture / Invention / Innovation
Aviation / Law
Business/Corporate Leader / Medicine
Community Service / Philanthropy
Education / Science
Entertainment / Media / Significant Personal Achievement
Environment / Sports
Government / Military / Other
Section B – Nominator Information
Nominator’s Name
Address:
City: / State: / Zip:
Daytime Phone Number: / E-Mail Address:
Relationship to Nominee:
Section C –Narrative
Your narrative is the primary source of information that the judges use to make their selection of new inductees. Please use the following questions as a guide for your narrative. Maximum 2 pages. You may also submit up to two attachments (scanned newspaper articles, photos, etc.) up to one page each.
- Describe the accomplishments of your nominee.
- Describe the nominee’s connection to the Dayton region.
- What is the significance of these contributions? What is the enduring impact?
- Has the nominee earned other honors?
- Has the nominee worked for, participated with, or volunteered for other organizations in the Dayton community?