Toni E. Walker

The Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through September 15 for the Class of 2025, so consider nominating a special veteran in your life.

Established in 2005, the Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans from Connecticut who have made a positive impact in their community after the conclusion of their military service.

You can download the nomination package here. Detailed instructions and information are all within the nomination package. To be eligible, nominees must have been born in Connecticut or lived in the state for at least five years and have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces.

Veterans recognized for the honor are leaders in a variety of areas, such as education, public service, the arts, volunteer activities, and community and business leadership. So far, a total of 215 honorees have been inducted, including five recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

If you know a beloved veteran who not only served our country but now continues to give back to our community, please consider nominating them for the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.

Submit your completed nomination package to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 15, either by email to lindsay.jesshop@ct.gov or regular mail to:

Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs
CT Veterans Hall of Fame
287 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067