Established in 2005, the CT Veterans Hall of Fame honors veterans from Connecticut who have made a positive impact in their community after the conclusion of their service in the United States 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 over 200 honorees have been inducted, including five recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Nominations are now open and must be submitted by September 30. Click here for detailed instructions and information on eligibility criteria and to download the nomination package. 

To be eligible, nominees must have been born in Connecticut or resided in the state for a minimum of five years. They must also meet the definition of a “veteran” under Connecticut General Statutes § 27-103 and have received an honorable military discharge.

The focus of this honor is on the veteran’s service to their community after leaving the military. The submitted nomination package must contain a:

• completed nomination form
• veteran’s discharge documents
• detailed narrative of the veteran’s community and/or public service at the local, state, and/or national level
• veteran’s contributions to the community at large

Completed nomination packages must be submitted to the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs by September 30 and should be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to:

Office of the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs

ATTN: CT Veterans Hall of Fame

287 West Street

Rocky Hill, CT 06067