Wright Dunbar, Inc. is accepting nominations for 2019 inductees to the Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame, officials announced on Monday, Feb. 4.The Walk of Fame honors individuals or groups from the Dayton region who have spent a significant amount of time in the region and have made an enduring impact on the local community, the region, the nation and/or world. The Walk of Fame honors them by setting memorial stones in the sidewalks of Dayton’s historic Wright-Dunbar District. The 2018 inductees were Hannah Beachler, motion picture production designer; Julia Reichert, filmmaker; Richard DeWall, M. D., medical device inventor; Lucius and Dora Rice, Dayton Police sergeants; Robert C. Koepnick, sculptor, and U. S. Army Maj. Gen. George Crook, a Civil War veteran and civil rights advocate.

The Walk of Fame began in 1996 as part of the Dayton Bicentennial celebration. Since then, it has expanded to include individuals from the broader Dayton region—Montgomery, Clark, Greene, Miami, Darke, Preble, Butler and Warren counties.

In 2017 a Walk of Fame mural designed by artist James Pate that highlights several inductees was added to Wright Dunbar . Located on the southwest corner of West Third and South Williams, the mural faces the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park’s headquarters and the Wright Dunbar Interpretive Center.

“We look forward to the community nominating those who have done great work in support of the region, the nation, and the world,” said Harry Seifert, Wright Dunbar Inc. president and chair. “We know there are many in business, community service and other actives who deserve to be recognized. The region’s Walk of Fame provides recognition to those who are worthy and helps motivate a new generation to do great things.”

Nominations may be made in the categories of arts and culture; aviation;, business and corporate; education; entertainment and media; environment; government and military; invention and innovation; law; medicine; philanthropy; science,; significant personal achievement, and sports.

Nomination forms are available for download at daytonwalkoffame.citymax.com. The website includes a list of past inductees. Nominations must be emailed by 5pm on Thursday, March 1, 2019 to [email protected].

The 2019 winners will be honored at a luncheon at Sinclair Community College on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019.