Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame announces 2024 inductees
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This year's induction ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Showplace Performance Centre — the first time the event has been held on a weeknight.
A former Peterborough County warden and multiple musicians will be among the 10 inductees for the Peterborough and District Pathway of Fame this September.
On Tuesday, the not-for-profit organization announced the class of 2024, which honours citizens and individuals in the humanities and arts. Since 1998, each inductee has a stone marker with their name placed on the Pathway of Fame at Del Crary Park in downtown Peterborough.
A newly appointed citizens committee reviews all public nominations for inductees and provides recommendations for the Pathway of Fame.
This year’s induction ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Showplace Performance Centre on George Street North. It marks the first time the event has been held on a weeknight.
Traditionally the event has been held the first Saturday following the Labour Day weekend. The event is free and open to the public
This year’s inductees (in alphabetical order) and some details in their nominations (provided by the Pathway of Fame):
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