The Canadian Association of Broadcasters established the CAB Hall of Fame in 1982 to honour, in perpetuity, men and women whose contributions had demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to innovation, development and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in broadcasting generally -- particularly in Canada.

As the CAB observed its Diamond Jubilee in 1986, 26 persons were so honoured -- among them, Canadian-born Reginald Fessenden (1866-1932) who proved to the world in 1900 that the human voice could be successfully transmitted by radio waves and who, on Christmas Eve in 1906, broadcast the first radio program.

Normally, eight nominees (some posthumously), chosen by their peers, are inducted into the Hall of Fame each year. Their names can be found on the CAB Hall of Fame display in the CAB's Ottawa headquarters. Nominations to the CAB Hall of Fame should be sent to the CAB's Ottawa office.

In 1994, the Canadian Communications Foundation created a category to acknowledge radio and television pioneers who had made significant and innovative contributions to the growth and development of Canadian broadcasting, but whose vision, ingenuity, dedication and venturesome undertakings had not been otherwise recognized.

This category was subsequently expanded to include broadcasters whose contributions to the building of the industry in later years were felt to be equally worthy of their being similarly recognized.

Nominations for Pioneers in Canadian Broadcasting, and other significant contributors who are not members of the CAB Hall of Fame, will be accepted by the Canadian Communications Foundation. Submissions should be sent to the Canadian Communications Foundation at the address on our credits page. Included with the submission should be a biography (100-200 words) along with a photograph -- which will be returned. The Foundation reserves the right to accept or reject a nominee and to edit material received.

View the list of CAB Hall of Fame Members, Members by Year of Induction, the Complete Listing of Hall of Fame Members and other Personalities, or go directly to the listing of Personalities whose last names start with: