First honorees receive Walkway of Fame plaques

The Corporation of Hamilton announces the first five recipients of plaques on the Walkway of Fame. The objective is to create a walkway from Front Street along Court Street bringing residents and visitors into the area and to pay tribute to those who have made contributions to Bermuda as a whole. The Walkway will also encourage and increase commerce and encourage more activity on Court Street.

Plaques will be installed in identified locations along Court Street to mark the contributions to Bermuda and her people made by the first five honorees. The first five recipients are:-

Stan “Lord Necktie” Seymour

Hilary Soares

Edwin Skinner

Hazel Christopher

Edith & Matilda Crawford

The honorees were all nominated by members of the public and a Selection Committee chose the honorees after points of criteria had been met for each nominee. Individuals, groups or associations who have positively impacted the lives of people in Bermuda through their professional or volunteer work and who lived in Bermuda made up the eligibility requirements. Anyone who has been acknowledged as a National Hero will automatically be put onto the Walkway of Fame list of nominees.

The Corporation of Hamilton is currently installing the plaques in the identified locales along Court Street and a ceremony to celebrate the honorees will be held at City Hall in April.

The Corporation of Hamilton would like to thank the Organizing Committee as well as the Selection Committee for their roles in this very important initiative. The Corporation also thanks those members of the public who put forward the names of deserving nominees.

Mayor Graeme Outerbridge said, “The Corporation is grateful to the two committees for their diligence and role in overseeing the establishment of the Walk of Fame. We congratulate and honour the first recipients that are being recognized this year and look forward to growing the honour role in the years to come.”