Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations

State Rep. Haraz N. Ghanbari (R-Perrysburg) encourages citizens of Wood County to nominate distinguished veterans within the community for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame’s Class of 2023.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is accepting nominations for women and men who have served in the armed forces and have continued to serve their communities through public service, volunteering and more. Previous inductees are leaders in a variety of areas including business, entertainment and education.

“This is an opportunity to recognize the tremendous service of our fellow citizens,” said Ghanbari, who was one of 20 veterans inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame's Class of 2018. “There are veterans among us who have demonstrated selfless service to our nation, and have continued putting the welfare of others before that of themselves by going the distance in their efforts to improve our communities; these folks are undoubtedly worthy of recognition.”

The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, launched in 1992, focuses on achievements and contributions outside of and beyond military service. Each year, an executive committee, made up of representatives from Ohio's veterans’ organizations, selects 20 inductees from applications received from across the state and nation. The deadline for applications is June 1.

To be eligible for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame, a veteran must have been recognized for post-military achievements, be a past or current Ohio resident, received an honorable discharge, and be of good moral character. Additionally, the veteran must have made significant contributions at the local, state, or national level by achieving excellence in their selected fields.

For more information on the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame and to submit a nomination, visit the Ohio Department of Veterans Services website at https://dvs.ohio.gov/hall-of-fame/