Announcing New Honourees to the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame
It is with great pleasure that we announce the new 2016 BCEHOF inductees!
These five new StarWalk Stars and 13 Pioneer Stars will join the 275+ previous inductees who have been recognized for their significant contribution to the province’s entertainment industry and cultural landscape.
The BCEHOF is divided into two prestigious categories: StarWalk and Pioneers. The StarWalk inductees are individuals who have enhanced the province’s cultural profile, both locally and on the world stage.
The 2016 StarWalk inductees are:
Michael J Fox
Marcus Mosely
Hal Beckett
Jazzy B
Joe Keithley
The Pioneer inductees are those who have left an indelible mark on BC’s entertainment landscape and this year include:
Musicians:
George Calangis
Sharman King
Tom Lavin
Ian McDougall
Linda McRae
Tab Shori
Dancers:
Renee Cherrier
Producers:
Rai Purdy
Steve Edge
Filippone Brothers
Directors:
Crawford Hawkins
Diane Loomer
Carole Tarlington
The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame is proud and excited to present a very diverse and impressive group of Pioneer and StarWalk inductees who represent artistic excellence in British Columbia,” states President Rob Haynes. “We look forward to scheduling and celebrating their individual inductions at various high profile events over the coming months honouring their contribution.”
StarWalk Star members are recognized with a featured star in the walk of fame on the Granville Street sidewalk in downtown Vancouver and in the StarWall photo Gallery in the historic Orpheum Theatre upper lobby and Pioneer Star members are acknowledged on the Orpheum Lobby Honour Plaque.
The first induction will take place on May 26th when Michael J. Fox will be inducted at a private gala dinner. Other individual induction ceremonies will take place in venues around British Columbia that best reflect the artist and their talents.
BCEHOF is proud to acknowledge these outstanding individuals with appreciation and to ensure their work is recognized for its importance and value.
