Outram-born adaptive skier Adam Hall became the first person to be appointed to the Hall of Fame in a surprise announcement on Saturday, after a street parade in recognition of his gold medal win at the Paralympic Games in Vancouver.
Wanaka Community Board chairman Lyal Cocks agreed with board members that Wells should be "the next one" named in the Hall of Fame, despite there still being no set official criteria for the civic awards.
A board meeting yesterday passed a resolution to discuss at a "working party level" the relevant criteria and appropriate administration of the civic investiture.
It was envisaged that high achievers from all fields of endeavour could be considered for inclusion in the Hall of Fame, Mr Cocks saidHe apologised for the "retrospective" announcement regarding the formation of the Hall of Fame, which he conceded was "off the hoof" and initiated without consultation with other board members.
A civic ceremony was scheduled for Wells "sometime" in August, Mr Cocks told the board.
Queenstown Lakes deputy mayor John S.
Wilson said it was vital for the induction criteria to "maintain a certain level of achievement" for future recipients of the award.
Hall of Famers would be presented with a certificate, and their name, achievement, and a photo would be hung in the Lake Wanaka Centre, Mr Cocks said.
