Doctors
Local doctors have done valiant work in a volatile work environment and emotionally charged care for the sick and dying.
Nurses
Nurses, PAs, assistants, coordinators and administrators work daily through Covid 19 treatments, testing and vaccinations to save lives.
Restaurant & Retail
From grocery stores and drug stores to retailers and food service, essential workers have found ways to stay open and serve the needs of customers.
City Employees
City and government workers have never stopped providing waste collection, water treatment, building permits, law enforcement, park maintenance and more.
SACRAMENTO STARS
2021 Honoring Frontline and Healthcare Workers
SACRAMENTO STARS
2018-2019
Dusty Baker
Outstanding Major League Baseball Player and Manager
Summer Sanders
Olympic Gold Medalist, Sports Commentator and TV Show Host
Urijah Faber
MMA World Champion and UFC Hall of Famer
Darrell Corti
Legendary Food and Wine Expert
SACRAMENTO STARS
2017-2018
Billy Mills
Olympic Athlete & Humanitarian
Russ Solomon
Entrepreneur & Founder of Tower Records
Ruthie Bolton
WNBA Star & Olympic Athlete
Nicholas Sparks
Novelist, Screenwriter & Producer
SACRAMENTO STARS
2016-2017
I have always claimed Sacramento as my hometown, and today I genuinely feel that Sacramento has, in turn, claimed me.
LeVar Burton
Debbie Meyer
Olympic Althlete
Gregory Kondos
Visual Artist
LeVar Burton
Actor & Activist
Dr. Ernie Bodai
Surgeon & Advocate
Timothy B. Schmit
Musician
Sacramento Walk of Stars pays tribute to those who have affected the nation or the world for the better while contributing to the shining light of Sacramento. Four to five inductees are recognized each year for their achievements in entertainment & arts, sports, news, business and science & technology. They must also have:
- Lived or been raised in the greater Sacramento region
- National or international significance
- Made a positive impact on the Sacramento region
On August 31, 2016, the inaugural inductees participated in a ceremony in Sacramento with their families and guests for the unveiling of their stars in front of 1801 L Street and a gala dinner that evening at the Memorial Auditorium.
Potential Future Stars
Below is a sampling of other stars considered for recognition on the Sacramento Walk of Stars. Not all nominated stars are reflected below since we receive new nominations all the time!
Entertainment & Arts
- Brie Larson
- Cake
- Colin Hanks
- Craig Chaquico
- David Garibaldi
- David Hodo
- Deftones
- Greta Gerwig
- Jessica Chastain
- Joan Didion
- Lee Greenwood
- Molly Ringwald
- Morrie Turner
- Morton Downey, Jr.
- Nicholas Sparks
- Pat Morita
- Richard Cragun
- Sam Elliott
- Tesla
- Tim Busfield
- Tina Cole
- Tom Hanks
- Victor Wong
- Wayne Thiebaud
Business
- Charles R. Schwab, Jr.
- Eleanor McClatchy
- Eppie Johnson
- Russell Solomon
Sports
- Alex Honnold
- Bill Cartwright
- Billy Mills
- Dusty Baker
- Eric Heiden
- Greg LeMond
- Greg Vaughn
- Kevin Johnson
- Joe Marty
- Lance Briggs
- Mark Spitz
- Max Baer
- Ruthie Bolton
- Steve Sax
- Summer Sanders
- Ted Bruschi
- Tommy Kono
- Tony “The Tiger” Lopez
- Urijah Faber “The California Kid”
News
- Herb Caen
- Jack Ohman
- Joan Lunden
- Lester Holt
- Lisa Ling
- Tom Sullivan
Science & Technology
- Dr. Stanley Fahn
- Marvin L. “Buzz” Oates
Humanities
- Anthony Kennedy
- Dr. Cornel West
Do you have a nomination?
Email us at hello@sacramentowalkofstars.com.
Make sure to include in which category the star should be recognized.
Email us at hello@sacramentowalkofstars.com.
Make sure to include in which category the star should be recognized.