Celebrate Dayton’s Trailblazers at the 2026 Walk of Fame Luncheon!
Get ready to celebrate as we welcome five extraordinary new members into the exclusive Dayton Region Walk of Fame! This is your chance to witness history in the making and honor the legends who have shaped our community.
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Ponitz Center, Sinclair Community College
We would love for you to join us at the Dayton Region Walk of Fame Luncheon at the Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center for an unforgettable afternoon of pride, community and inspiration.
Meet Your 2026 Inductees
Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens: Born in Dayton, Ohio, on February 21, 1909, Dr. Helen Octavia Dickens broke barriers throughout a distinguished medical career dedicated to health equity and women’s reproductive care...
MaDonna Grimes: Raised in Dayton, Ohio, MaDonna DeAnne Grimes carried the spirit of her hometown to stages and screens around the world...
Gary Sandy: Born on Christmas Day, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio, Gary Lee Sandy grew up in nearby Kettering and attended Fairmont High School before pursuing his passion for performance at Wilmington College of Ohio and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City...
Mary Chapman Mathews: A native of Grove Hill, Alabama who has called the Dayton region home since 1980, Mary Chapman Mathews has spent more than four decades as one of the region’s most passionate and effective champions of historic preservation...
Dan Sadlier: Dan Sadlier’s story is one of Dayton through and through — from the basketball court to the boardroom to the community at large...
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