The Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards recognize older persons who have made a long term, unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community. If you live in Markham and know of a deserving Markham resident, age 60 or older, who has lived in Markham for 10 or more years, tell us about them!

Previous Recipients: 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003

14th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

Council extended congratulations to the recipients of the 2012 Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Awards. The Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Award is presented to a nominee over 60 years of age who has made a unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community. This year’s recipient of the Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Award was Ms. Dorothy Gilbert.

Meritorious Award recipients included Mr. Ratilal Patel and Mr. Mashesh Chokshi. Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to Mr. Randolph Po, Mr. Paul Kearns and Mr. Hal Hill.

Photo: Mayor Frank Scarpitti and members of Council with the 2012 Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame award recipient Dorothy Gilbert.

Listen to Gila Martow’s (All Talk TV.com ) interview with Seniors Hall of Fame 2012 Nomination Committee Member Tony Murphy and volunteers Enid Corbett, Gord Walter and Peter Miasek

13th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Markham Council recognized the winners of the 2011 Mayor’s Seniors Hall of Fame awards at its June 14th Council meeting.

Congratulations to Certificate of Appreciation winner Yash Kapur, Councillor David Rawcliffe (represented by Councillor Howard Shore); Meritorious Award winner Hilda Pearson; Hall of Fame Winner Joanne Olson (represented by Councillor Carolina Moretti) ; Meritorious Award winner Bill Crothers; Awards Committee Chair Raj Sethi; and Certificate of Appreciation winner Judi McIntyre.

12th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

For more than a decade, through the Mayor’s Seniors Hall of Fame Awards, Markham honours those who make unique and outstanding contributions to our community. Pictured are the 2010 award recipients (from left) Clive Hylton, Jeanne Ker-Hornell, Tilley Murray, Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Gladys Keeble, Sam Masson, Committee Chair Raj Sethi, and Bill Crothers.

11th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

The 2009 Seniors' Hall of Fame winner is Dennis Patchell. Mr. Patchell (centre) began the ‘Tabs for Chairs’ program. This now-world-wide program has collected more than 3.5 billion soft drink aluminum tabs, giving almost 200 people wheelchairs. It takes 17 million tabs to purchase one wheelchair. Mr. Patchell volunteers with the Salvation Army at Christmas time, and has collected food for the Markham Food Bank.

Congratulations to all the 2009 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners of Meritorious Awards and Certificates of Appreciation: (pictured l to r) Certificate of Appreciation recipients Philip Garment, Marjorie Nielsen, and Olive Ruttle; Meritorious award winners Judy Cooke and Doreen Lawson.

Thank you to all who sent in nominations.

10th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

The 2008 Seniors' Hall of Fame winner is Margaret Bibby. Ms. Bibby (centre) started volunteering 70 years ago. She is most proud of her work with the Older Adults In Action group and her role as advocate for the visually handicapped. Margaret partnered with Shamser Singh, to create the Markham Seniors Hall Of Fame.

Congratulations to all the 2008 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners of Meritorious Awards and Certificates of Appreciation: (pictured l to r) Herbert (Bert) Harris, John Milligan, Gordon (Gord) MacRae, Barbara Taverner, and Manickampillai Velauthapillai, for their unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community!.

Thank you to all who sent in nominations.

9th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

The 2007 Seniors' Hall of Fame winner is Lorne Smith. Mr. Smith, who is Markham's official historian,.started volunteering at the Markham Museum in 1970 and is involved with his church, school children, the Markham Fair, and the Pennsylvania German Folklore Society. Mr. Smith is a previous winner of the Markham's Achievement and Civic Recognition Award (ACRA) for cultural achievement. He has chaired the Markham's Cemetery Board since 2000.

Congratulations to all the 2007 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners of Meritorious Awards and Certificates of Appreciation: Robert Harrington, Sharon Lawlor, Shirley Schaefer, Sunny Lau, and John McKenna for their unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community!.

Thank you to all who sent in nominations.

8th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

The 2006 Seniors' Hall of Fame winner is Ross Sutherland. A previous winner (in 1999) of a Markham Meritorious Award, Mr. Sutherland has been in the forefront of charity and community service for many years. He founded the Markham Men of Harmony and is a director of the Markham Historical Society, founding member of the Markham Arts Council, honorary historian of the Markham Theatre for Performing Arts, Chair of the St. Andrew’s Garden Club and a recipient of the Canadian Confederation Commemorative.

Congratulations to all the 2006 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners of Meritorious Awards and Certificates of Appreciation: James Dornan, Kam Wing Soong, Mary Boress, Gayle D. Ellis, Mulshanker Vyas, and Melita Waterman for their unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community!.

Thank you to all who sent in nominations. The Award Presentation took place at the June 13, 2006 Council Meeting.

7th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

Thank you to all who sent in nominations. The Award Presentation took place at the June 14, 2005 Council Meeting. Congratulations to all the award recipients for their unique and outstanding contribution to the Markham Community!

The 2005 Seniors' Hall of Fame winner is Dennis "Red" Carlsen. Former President & Director of Kiwanis, former Commissioner & President of Scouting Ontario and Program Director of the Markham Seniors Centre, Mr. Carlsen is a true treasure of our community!

Congratulations to all the 2005 Seniors Hall of Fame Winners (pictured from left) George Mann; Gokul Khatri; Betty Hoover; Red Carlsen; Ramesh Patel; Committee Chair Raj Sethi.

6th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

Winners of the 2004 Mayor's Seniors Hall of Fame Awards are seen at the Council presentation on Nov 16, 2004.

Seated (from left) are: Certificate of Appreciation winner Gladys Keeble, Meritorious Award winner Olive Graham and Certificate of Appreciation winners Louisa Dart and Margaret Amos.

Standing from left, are Certificate of Appreciation winner Margaret Jones, Hall of Fame Award Winner Donald Miller, Awards Coordinator Warren Carroll and Hall of Fame Award winner Tony Murphy. (Photo - Stephanie Lake)

5th Annual Seniors' Hall of Fame Awards 

The Kamil Sadiq (centre) was announced as the winner of the 2003 Seniors' Hall of Fame Award.