By Gazette Staff
December 16th, 2025
BURLINGTON, ON
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre has announced that Dr. Wally Pieczonka will be the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr. Wally Pieczonka
The installation of Pieczonka, distinguished philanthropist and lifelong champion of the arts is to be honoured at BPAC on December 19, 2025
Being made the 2025 inductee into the Hall of Fame recognizes his extraordinary lifetime contributions to Burlington’s performing arts sector and his transformational philanthropic leadership. A distinguished physicist, engineer, and founder of Burlington-based Gennum Corporation, Dr. Pieczonka has been a resident of the city for more than 60 years and is widely regarded as one of its most generous arts supporters.
Through the legacy of the Pieczonka Family Foundation, Dr. Pieczonka has invested millions of dollars to strengthen arts, culture, education, youth, and mental health initiatives across Burlington and the surrounding region. His now endowed fund at the Burlington Community Foundation, which includes the assets of the Pieczonka Family Foundation and the Mavis Pieczonka Memorial Fund, generates annual charitable grants, ensuring sustainable support for the arts for generations to come.
BPAC Executive Director Sara Palmieri noted that Dr. Pieczonka’s work has shaped the cultural fabric of the city for decades. “Dr. Pieczonka’s generosity has profoundly shaped the arts landscape in Burlington,” Palmieri said. “His belief in the unifying power of the arts and his commitment to future generations embody the spirit of our Hall of Fame. We are honoured to celebrate his extraordinary legacy as our 2025 Inductee.”
Dr. Pieczonka will receive the Hall of Fame Award on Friday, December 19, 2025, immediately prior to the 7:30pm performance of Sultans of String: Christmas Caravan at BPAC.
The global holiday celebration, featuring 2024 Hall of Fame recipient and award-winning musician Chris McKhool, is being presented as a Pay-What-You-Can performance, including free admission, reflecting BPAC’s commitment to ensuring accessible arts experiences for the community.
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