MusicFest Hall of Fame

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.

2025 INDUCTEE

• Stephen Wick
  London, UK

Stephen has been a tireless and proud supporter and friend of MusicFest Canada for many years. He recently retired from the role of CEO of Denis Wick (London) Products Ltd.   An avid tuba player, Stephen has performed with leading orchestras from Berlin, Hamburg, Paris, Milan, Helsinki and Amsterdam, and on hundreds of film scores such as Alien, Rambo, Batman, Gladiator and Star Wars. Far beyond his sponsorships of scholarships and the Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra, Stephen has often been a presence at MusicFest Nationals, encouraging students, volunteers and staff alike.  His passion for music and music education has driven his profound and positive impact on MusicFest Canada.

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
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