COLUMBUS – The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame exists to recognize the veterans in this state who continue to
serve. But don’t delay submitting a nomination – the deadline is June 30 to submit nominations for this
year.
The purpose of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is to honor Ohio veterans who, after their military service
is over, put their skills and abilities to work in their local communities – and by their continued
service and positive accomplishments, inspired their fellow citizens.
"Selection to the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame is one of the greatest honors a veteran can
receive," said Tim Gorrell, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services. "These
veterans are our neighbors and our friends, the people who make a difference every day in their
communities by doing all the things that need to be done… and very deserving veterans for the Ohio
Veterans Hall of Fame."
The Hall of Fame Executive Committee, made up of veterans, serves as advisors for the Hall of Fame and
selects not more than 20 inductees annually from nominations provided by all citizens of Ohio. Men and
women chosen for induction into the Hall come from all eras, all branches of service and all walks of
life. The members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent display on the second
floor of the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.
Honorees selected for this year’s class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame will be inducted in a ceremony
in Columbus on Nov. 6.
Additional information, nomination guidelines and forms, and stories of past inductees, are available at:
http://dvs.ohio.gov/veterans_hall_of_fame.aspx