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Cleveland International Hall of Fame
2014 Class

The 2014 Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class was inducted on the evening of May 12, 2014. A sold out crowd of 520 (with a waiting list) attended the induction ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott at Key Center.

Almost 140 worthy candidates were nominated for the 2014 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. The selection committee was advised by previously inducted members of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.

2014 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

2014 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame


Thank you to our sponsors for supporting this important event.

Our Diamond Sponsors are

  • Cleveland State University
  • Forest City Enterprises
  • University Hospitals

Our Platinum Sponsor are

  • Ahuja Foundation
  • Fifth Third Bank

The Gold Sponsors are

  • Collins & Scanlon LLP
  • Joe and Jeanette Kanaan

Silver Sponsors are

  • Confucius Institute
  • Discoverhelp
  • MAI Enterprises
  • Margaret W. Wong & Associates
  • Melissa Zujkowski

Bronze Sponsors are

  • Cleveland Marshall College of Law Alumni Association
  • Cleveland Museum of Art
  • Mont Granite

Thank you also to our 16 table sponsors and all those who posted messages in the 60 page program book.


After a networking/cocktail hour, Pipe Major Bruce Grieg of the Irish American Club East Side Pipe Band, helped lead the crowd of 520 into the Grand Ballroom.

Bruce Grieg

Bruce Grieg


Grieg played the classic Scotland the Brave as the crowd moved into the ballroom.

Bruce Grieg



He then played God Bless America to begin the program.

Bruce Grieg playing God Bless America at Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Bruce Grieg playing God Bless America



Bruce Grieg playing God Bless America at Cleveland International Hall of Fame

God Bless America at Cleveland International Hall of Fame


Cleveland State University President Ronald Berkman spoke at the induction of the 2014 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame. He told of the multicultural students and programs at CSU and how they contribute to the multicultural diverse tapestry that is our city and region.

Cleveland State University President Ronald Berkman spoke at the induction of the 2014 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Cleveland State University President Ronald Berkman



Cleveland State University President Ronald Berkman spoke at the induction of the 2014 class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame


This was the 5th year anniversary of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame so past inductees in attendance were called up to receive their Hall of Fame pin.

See photos from the pinning of the past inductees

Besides the awards, the inductees were presented with proclamations or certificates from Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, the Ohio State Senate - Senator Tom Patton, Cuyahoga County Executive Ed Fitzgerald, Cleveland City Council, Ohio Governor John Kasich, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and US Senator Rob Portman.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame awards

Dan Hanson shows Cleveland International Hall of Fame proclamations

Dan Hanson with Cleveland International Hall of Fame proclamations


The Cleveland International Hall of Fame Class of 2014 consists of (in alphabetical order) :

Click on an inductee's name to jump to their induction and acceptance speech.


After the inductions, Master of Ceremonies Dan Hanson told how Sto Lat (100 years) may not be enough for a toast anymore. He then invited the attendees to raise a glass and toast the newly inducted class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame: Ernie Mihaly, Tom Scanlon, Jim Foster, Gene Bak, Margaret Callander, Monte Ahuja, Donna Hom and Joe Meissner.





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