The Hall of Carthage Heroes Oversight Committee is now accepting nominations for the Hall of Carthage Heroes Class of 2019. The Hall, located in the entry and main corridor of Fair Acres YMCA, honors Carthage heroes past and present. Made up of two divisions, the Hall recognizes Pioneers & Citizens of Distinction, as well as outstanding Athletes. All Carthage citizens inducted into the Hall have made a strong, positive impact on this city as it was born and grew, or contributed greatly to its reputation by the deeds they accomplished, and are worthy of emulation by today’s and succeeding generations.
Requirements and nomination forms can be found online at hallofcarthageheroes.org. Fully completed nominations, with appropriate back-up materials must be received by June 30, 2019 for consideration. Submission of names only, or nomination forms without substantiating back-up information will be disqualified. It is anticipated that 5 new inductees will be chosen this year to join the 74 Carthaginians inducted since 2012.
Nominations and/or supplemental information should be mailed to: Hall of Carthage Heroes Oversight Committee, c/o Carthage Community Foundation, 221 W. 4th Street, Suite 1A, Carthage, MO 64836. Nominations may also be dropped off at the Carthage Chamber of Commerce office. Questions about the nomination process may be submitted by email to [email protected].
Final selection of the Hall of Carthage Heroes Class of 2019 will be made by an anonymous committee of Carthage residents in August, with the Class of 2019 induction ceremony in November.
About Hall of Carthage Heroes
Established in 2012, Hall of Carthage Heroes is a distinctive honor for citizens of Carthage, Missouri who have exhibited the highest qualities, in both their professional and personal lives, in the betterment of Carthage and our country. The Hall has two divisions, one to recognize pioneers & citizens of distinction, the other to honor outstanding athletes. New nominations are accepted each year and an anonymous committee made of citizens from various Carthage civic groups selects the class of honorees. Learn more at hallofcarthageheroes.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/hallofcarthageheroes. Gifts to support Hall of Carthage Heroes are appreciated and may be made at Carthage Community Foundation.
