Veronica Dahlberg Cleveland International Hall of Fame
Class of 2024
Since 2010, the Cleveland International Hall of Fame (CIHF) has inducted people who have made significant and lasting contributions to our multicultural society. Cleveland is home to people representing about 120 different ethnic groups. The CIHF exists not only to honor those special people but also to inspire a new generation of leaders to follow in their footsteps.
Over 100 worthy candidates were nominated for the 2024 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. The selection committee was advised by previously inducted members of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.
Veronica Dahlberg
The April 23, 2024 induction event at Windows on the River was a sell out with 500 people in attendance.
Veronica Dahlberg has been a non-stop worker for the Hispanic community for decades as founder of HOLA Ohio. Of Mexican and Hungarian heritage, Veronica led the creation of a 2 million Hispanic Community Center in Painesville.
Veronica was inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame by Ward 14 Cleveland Councilwoman Jasmin Santana. Jasmin Santana was the first Latina Cleveland City Council member.
Here is the video of entire Cleveland International Hall of Fame ceremony. You can jump to about 1:02:26 to watch Veronica Dahlberg being inducted by Jasmin Santana and her acceptance remarks..
Enjoy these images of Veronica Dahlberg from the Cleveland International Hall of Fame induction ceremony.