Don Seaman, principal donor, visionary and Dawgs legend was inducted into the Okotoks Hall of Fame yesterday in recognition of his contributions to sport and community in Okotoks. One of Don's daughters, Marilou, accepted the award on his behalf.

At the April 27 Regular Council Meeting, Sandi Kennedy, Wayne Meikle and Don Seaman were announced as the 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees. Those able to attend were presented with commemorative plaques and formally recognized by Mayor and Council.

“Sandi, Wayne and Don each represent what it means to lead with vision, generosity and service,” said Mayor Tanya Thorn. “Their contributions have helped shape Okotoks into the community we know today, and we are honoured to recognize their lasting legacies through the Okotoks Hall of Fame.”

Don Seaman was posthumously nominated in the sports category for his role in helping establish Okotoks as a premier youth baseball development community and a national hub for youth and collegiate baseball. Made possible through his generous support for community facilities including Seaman Stadium and the Duvernay Fieldhouse—which together welcome more than 120,000 fans each year—Don’s impact lives on in the venues that bear his name, and the generations of young athletes whose lives he helped shape.

Each inductee will be honoured with a plaque on the Okotoks Hall of Fame wall, located at the Okotoks Recreation Centre outside the Murray Arena.

The nomination and selection process occurs every four years, with nominations closing June 30 of each nomination term and the Okotoks’ Governance and Priorities Committee serves as the selection panel.