2016 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Cleveland Marriott Hotel Ballroom April 26, 2016
The 2016 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class was inducted on the evening of April 26, 2016. A sold out crowd attended the induction ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott at Key Center.
Over 120 worthy candidates were nominated for the 2016 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. The selection committee was advised by previously inducted members of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.
2016 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame
After a networking/cocktail hour, 12 year old Olivia Gutowski led the national anthem on her trumpet.
Olivia Gutowski
Cleveland International Hall of Fame co-founder Dan Hanson welcomed the crowd and introduced the board members. Co-founder Debbie Hanson gave her welcoming remarks. Watch the video.
Dan Hanson
Cleveland International Hall of Fame board members Bill Carney, John Lewis, Steve Owendoff, Mike Miller, Debbie Hanson and Dan Hanson
Debbie Hanson
Father John Lee (from Korea) gave an invocation.
Father John Lee
The Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class of 2016 consists of (in alphabetical order) the following. Click on the link to go to a page on each inductee with photos and videos of their speeches.
After the inductions, Master of Ceremonies Dan Hanson invited the attendees to raise a glass for the traditional toast to the newly inducted class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. Watch the short video.
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