Walls of Fame

The Wyatt Dowling/Wawanesa Walls of Fame, located at the Transcona Centennial Square, have been established as means to posthumously honour those individuals who have been instrumental in the development, economic success, education, recreation, spiritualism, political life, and volunteerism of Transcona. The Walls of Fame are a permanent tribute to the great individuals who partnered in Transcona’s success.

Applications can be submitted by family and loved ones or community organizations and must demonstrate how the nominee meets the following criteria:

  1. Ten (10) or more years of significant community service contributions.
  2. Had a significant impact on the continuation and/or enhancement of established community programs and/or created new opportunities for the community through new facilities or programs.
  3. Had a positive impact on the lives of Transcona citizens.
  4. Candidates are recognized posthumously.

Inductees will receive name recognition on the Wyatt Dowling/Wawanesa Community Walls of Fame located at the Transcona Centennial Square at 135 Regent Avenue West.  As well as name, photo and description of their contributions on the Transcona BIZ and The Transcona Historical Museum websites. 

To learn more about the Wyatt Dowling/Wawanesa Walls of Fame, please click here.

HONOUREES

Please click on each name to learn more about the honourees.

2024

Hélène Blais
Category of Education

2023

William Alexander Blaikie
Category of Political Life
George Lawrence
Category of Volunteerism
Paul Martin
Category of Political Life
John Jacob Neufeld
Category of Volunteerism

2022

Jean Delorme
Category of Volunteerism
Alex Taylor
Category of Community Development
Michael Zawaly
Category of Sports/Recreation

2013

Mary Sophie Andree
Category of Education
Joseph Bere Blostein
Category of Business/Professional
Ed Golding
Category of Sports/Recreation
Dr. Murdock MacKay
Category of Business/Professional
MJG McMullen
Category of Political Leader
Margaret Underhill
Category of Education