Induction Event is June 7!
Like so many others, the Cleveland International Hall of Fame (CIHF) had to cancel the 2020 and 2021 induction ceremonies due to the pandemic. But it is back and will be very special.
The 2022 CIHF induction ceremony will be held at Windows on the River on Tuesday June 7, 2022. Doors open at 5 with dinner and program at 6PM. TV3 anchor Russ Mitchell will be the MC and Bishop Edward Malesic will give the invocation and share his ethnic heritage story.
The 2022 honorees are:
• Anda Cook, (Latvian)
• Carl Robson, (Ethiopian community)
• Victor Ruiz, (Puerto Rican)
• Taras Szmagala, (Ukrainian)
In addition, we will recognize the 2020 inductees who missed out on their ceremony due to Covid.
• May Chen (Chinese)
• Margaret Lynch (Irish)
• Valarie McCall (African-American)
• Ramesh Shah (Indian)
• Berj Shakarian (Armenian)
• Joe Valencic (Slovenian)
Click on the name of the person above to view their photo and bio.
There will be special guests, music and an opportunity to sponsor Afghan, Ukrainian and other refugees and students to the event. Ethnic attire is encouraged.
Individual Tickets are on Sale Now. Click the link below to buy tickets securely with a credit card.
Rest in Peace Bishop Anthony Pilla
2015 Cleveland International Hall of Fame inductee Bishop Anthony Pilla passed away on September 21, 2021. He served the Catholic Diocese and all of Cleveland with his special love for his Italian heritage and all the people.
Bishop Pilla and fellow inductee Sam Miller had a special realtionship. Here is the video of Sam Miller inducting Bishop Pilla.
Here is Bishop Pilla’s acceptance speech.
He will be missed. Rest in Peace Bishop Pilla.
2019 Class Inducted!
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Over 100 worthy candidates were nominated for the 2019 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame and these 6 outstanding people (alphabetical order) were the 10th Class. They were inducted on April 16, 2019 in a dinner ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott at Key Center downtown. Photos/videos of the 2019 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Inductions |
Click on the name for a bio of the inductee as well as video of their induction and photos from the ceremony.
Congratulations to these 6 outstanding individuals!
You can also see photos of the honorees and some of the attendees on the 2019 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Photo Page.
Thanks to Channel 19 news anchor Chris Tanaka who served as MC for the induction ceremony.
2019 Class interviewed in Cultural Gardens
Chris Tanaka did an interview with each of the 6 inductees of the 2019 class from the Cleveland Cultural Gardens. Watch the video below.
RIP Sam Miller
Cleveland and the world have lost a great friend.
Sam Miller’s parents were poor Jewish immigrants from Russia and Poland. Their name was changed at Ellis Island. He became a great philanthropist helping Jewish, Catholic and other causes.
Sam Miller, Forest City co-chair emeritus, died March 7, 2019 at age 97. He will be missed greatly.
Sam Miller was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Wednesday May 8, 2013.
Photos and videos of Sam Miller’s induction.
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