The Derby Hall of Fame is made up of Derby natives and residents who have helped to shape the course of history through their achievements at the local, state, national or international level. Each of these individuals selected were either born in Derby or lived here at some point in their life. Click here to make a nomination.


The Hall of Fame is part of this plaza on the Derby Greenway.

The initial class of eleven individuals was inducted into the Hall of Fame on September 1, 2007. Click here for the story. Click here for the Class of 2008 inducted on Derby Day in June.

Derby Hall of Fame

Click on the links to read about their accomplishments.
   Bassett, Ebenezer Leo F. "Nuggy" Ryan
DeFilippo, Lou Henry Shelton Sanford
  Frank Gates quiz13.jpg (7254 bytes) Edward N. Shelton
David Humphreys Jane DeForest Shelton
Dr. John Ireland Howe Edmund Strang

Commodore Isaac Hull

Joseph Wheeler
Frances Osborne Kellogg Frank P. Witek

Reverend Richard Mansfield

  

Nominations may be made at anytime for the Hall of Fame. They will be kept on file until the annual selection process, and the induction of a new class is planned to coincide with Derby day each year.

Derby Hall of Fame Nomination Form

Person being nominated:      

In order to help the committee judge the contributions of each nominee, we ask that you submit a brief resume of the individual's accomplishments. The basic criteria are listed above.

This nominee should be selected for the following reason(s):

What was this individual's connection to Derby:

 

If there are links to web pages that help tell the story of your nominee, please add them here:

If you have electronic pictures of your nominee, please submit them to derbyct@comcast.net.

Person making nomination (In case the committee has additional questions.)

Name:

Phone:

E-mail:      

    

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