2013 Stars
Barenaked Ladies – Jim Creeggan, Kevin Hearn, Ed Robertson, Tyler Stewart – Entertainment
Christine Bentley – Community
Dwayne Morgan – Arts and Culture
Judie Oliver – Sports
Gerry Phillips – Community
Scarborough Historical Society – Lionel Purcell, Richard Schofield – Community
Monika Schnarre – Arts and Culture
2011 Stars
Peter Appleyard – Entertainment
Dr. Vicki Bismilla – Education
Lawrence Gowan – Entertainment
Jay C. Hope – Community
Dr. Dhun Noria – Health and Science
Dr. Harold Stein – Health and Science
Ron Watson – Community
2009 Stars
Marilyn Denis – Entertainment
Dwayne De Rosario – Sports
Gordon Deval – Sports
Lois James – Environment
Debra McGrath – Entertainment
Don Montgomery – Community (awarded posthumously)
2008 Stars
Dr. Sheela Basrur – Health and Science
Earl Campbell – Education
Deborah Cox – Entertainment
Ben Heppner – Entertainment
Rick Middleton – Sports
John Wimbs – Community
2007 Stars
James Bamford – Community
Johnny Cowell – Arts and Culture
Dr. Ming-Tat Cheung – Community
Bob Hunter – Environment
Cindy Nicholas – Sports
Anson Taylor – Education
2006 Stars
Dr. Lloyd Carlsen – Health and Science
Dr. R. H. King – Education
Dr. Charles C. Macklin – Science
Jamaal Magloire – Sports
Doris McCarthy – Arts and Culture *new bio for McCarthy see below
David Onley – Community
Vicky Sunohara – Sports
David Thomson – Pioneer
Wes Williams – Entertainment
Dr. Joseph Y. K. Wong – Community
Inductees
What began in 1987 as the dream of 30 friends led by Dr. Joseph Y. K. Wong, has incredibly materialized into the establishment of the Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. Today, four centres (one in Markham, one in Mississauga and two in Scarborough) are devoted to the culturally appropriate care and support of senior citizens across the Greater Toronto Area.
The unwavering dedication to provide a continuum of care – designed to offer services to seniors of various cultural backgrounds, at different stages of their lives – is the driving force behind the staff and supporters of Yee Hong Centre for Geriatric Care. Dr. Wong was instrumental in establishing the Yee Hong Wellness Foundation to raise the necessary funds to operate and maintain the highest standards of excellence for which Yee Hong Centres are known. The Foundation offers annual events such as the Dragon Ball, one of Toronto's most glamorous galas as well as the TVB Fairchild All-Star Charity Show and Telethon.
Among his many community and charitable activities, Dr. Wong has served as the Chair of the United Way of Greater Toronto. Recognized for his humanitarian work, not only for the Chinese Community, but also for Canadians across the GTA, Dr. Wong has received the City of Toronto's highest honour, the Award of Merit, in 1986; and the Order of Canada in 1993.