Got a local hero you think deserves to be etched into Pittsburgh history? The Pittsburgh Walk of Fame is now officially seeking nominations for its 2026 round of honorees. According to WPXI, individuals worthy of recognition are those who have significantly contributed to American culture, with a connection to the Pittsburgh region’s soil, either through birth or during their influential years.
Famous names previously honored include a who’s who of cultural giants — from actors like Michael Keaton to sports legends like Roberto Clemente. “Now we’re eager to see what names come in for consideration during this second year,” Nancy Polinsky Johnson told WPXI. To be considered, not only do these individuals need to have had a noticeable impact nationally, but they also have to be connected in some meaningful way to the 10 counties of southwestern Pennsylvania.
The inception of this local monument to luminaries didn’t necessarily go off without a hitch. As CBS News Pittsburgh highlights, an inadvertent typo on Michael Keaton’s plaque had to be swiftly corrected last go-around. This time, the Walk of Fame board is doubling down on accuracy and significance, ensuring that each new plaque reflects the city’s pride and the honoree’s legacy, error-free…