Carolyn Balogh - Cleveland International Hall of Fame 2016
Carolyn Balogh 2016 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Cleveland Marriott Hotel Ballroom April 26, 2016
Carolyn Balogh
Carolyn Balogh was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her B.S. in Education from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Following graduation, she taught in Cleveland, Ohio, Euclid, Ohio, and Oakland, California.
When Carolyn’s husband established their business, Mar-Bal, Inc. in 1970, Carolyn assumed the role of Human Resource Manager and Chief Financial Officer. She currently manages their real estate company, Balogh Real Estate LLP.
You will see Carolyn at all the events and programs for the Cleveland Hungarian community such as the Hungarian Cultural Garden of which she is president. She recently helped the Hungarian Garden celebrate its 75th anniversary.
Carolyn is on and part of many business and community boards and associations.
Board of Directors:
Cleveland Hungarian Development Panel, President Emerita and Economic Development Chair
Hungarian Cultural Garden, President
Geauga County Community Improvement Corporation, President
Ohio University Foundation Board
Ohio University College of Education Advisory Board
Ohio University/University of Pecs Advisory Board
Community Associations:
Cleveland Federation of Cultural Gardens
Women in Philanthropy- Ohio Women
Geauga County Hungarian Club
Hungarian Heritage Society
Ohio University Women’s Club of Greater Cleveland, Past President
Ohio University National Alumni Board
Ohio University Alumni Association – Metal of Merit recipient
Development Chair for 50th Anniversary Committee for the 1956 Revolution
Geauga Growth Partnership
Geauga Community Improvement Corporation- Past President
El Barrio Jobs Committee Chairman
Carolyn Balogh inducted by Maria Pujana
Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class of 2016
Carolyn Balogh was inducted into the 2016 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame on the evening of April 26, 2016. Over 500 people attended the induction ceremony at the Marriott at Key Center. Carolyn Balogh was inducted by Dr. Maria Pujana.
In the video below, Cleveland International Hall of Fame co-founder Debbie Hanson introduces Dr. Maria Pujana so she could induct Carolyn Balogh.
Here is a video of Dr. Maria Pujana inducting Carolyn Balogh into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.
Dr. Maria Pujana inducting Carolyn Balogh into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame
Here is the video of Carolyn Balogh giving her acceptance remarks after induction into the 2016 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.
Carolyn Balogh giving her acceptance remarks
Maria Pujana and Carolyn Balogh
Carolyn Balogh with her husband Jim (Imre)
Carolyn Balogh shares a laugh with Khalid Samad and Dan Coughlin
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