The MusicFest Hall of Fame Award is awarded annually to an individual who has made a major contribution to music education, on a national level, in Canada. It is awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors and is reserved for people who have had a national influence.
Since 1987, Doug and Cathy Ellison have been fundamental supporters of MusicFest Canada, providing their unconditional backing and encouragement. For the past decade, they have sponsored and supported the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir, an extrordinary ensemble that has provided amazing experiences for hundreds of participants and thousands of audience members. Congratulations, Doug and Cathy!
2024 INDUCTEES
- Doug & Cathy Ellison
Exeter, ON
2023 INDUCTEE
- Geneviève Cimon
Ottawa, ON
2022 INDUCTEE
- G, Wayne Hill
Thornhill, ON
2021 INDUCTEE
- Bill Thomas
Toronto, ON
2020 INDUCTEE
- Hugh Fraser
Vancouver, BC
2019 INDUCTEES
- Peter Grant & Grace Westcott
Toronto, ON
2018 INDUCTEE
- Mark Wicken
Toronto, ON
2017 INDUCTEE
- Paul Read
Toronto, ON
2016 INDUCTEE
- Neil Yorke-Slader
Ottawa, ON
2015 INDUCTEE
- Douglas ‘Pace’ Studervant
Ottawa, ON
2014 INDUCTEE
- John Trepp
Vancouver, BC (Awarded Posthumously)
2013 INDUCTEE
- Howard Cable
Toronto, ON
2012 INDUCTEE
- Allan Ash
Whitby, ON
2011 INDUCTEE
- Brian Lillos
Toronto, ON
2010 INDUCTEE
- Catherine Mitro
Toronto, ON
2009 INDUCTEE
- Denny Christiansen
Toronto, ON
2008 INDUCTEE
- Orv Anderson
Winnipeg, MB
2007 INDUCTEE
- Cathy-Lynn Yorke-Slader
Ottawa, ON (Awarded Posthumously)
2006 INDUCTEE
- Tom Glenn
Calgary, AB
2005 INDUCTEE
- Bob Labonte
Surrey, BC
2004 INDUCTEE
- George Douglas
Winnipeg, MB
2003 INDUCTEE
- Sarah Falls
Port Alberni, BC
2002 INDUCTEE
- I. Keith Mann
Red Deer, AB (Awarded Posthumously)
2001 INDUCTEE
- Phil Nimmons
Toronto, ON
2000 INDUCTEE
- John Chalmers
Caledon, ON
1999 INDUCTEE
- Jim Ferris
Parry Sound, ON
1998 INDUCTEE
- Barry & Pat Miller
Port Alberni, BC
1997 INDUCTEE
- Al Michalek
Toronto, ON
1996 INDUCTEE
- Gary Boddington
Toronto, ON
1995 INDUCTEE
- Bob Schaefer
Vancouver, BC
1993 INDUCTEE
- Bryan Stovell
Nanaimo, BC
1992 INDUCTEES
- Russ Baird
Oshawa, ON
- Art Divers
Scarborough, ON