Hall of Fame Inductees
Since 1975, the Meriden Hall of Fame has recognized individuals whose accomplishments, leadership, and service have brought honor and distinction to Meriden. Representing a wide range of fields, these inductees reflect the talent, dedication, and spirit that define Meriden’s proud heritage.
We invite you to explore the list of inductees below and discover the remarkable men and women whose achievements have helped shape the story of our community. Click on an inductee’s name to learn more about their life and accomplishments, or use the navigation on the right to explore the inductees by the year of their induction.
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Click here to learn how you can nominate someone for the Meriden Hall of Fame.
- 1999 Ransom Leland Baldwin (Science/Medicine)
- 1999 Joseph Budwitz (Sports)
- 1999 William R. Greiner (Education)
- 1999 Elisabeth Olmstead Reeves (Philanthropy)
- 1998 John J. Doyle, Jr. (Law/Government/Military)
- 1998 Raymond Mase (Art)
- 1998 Thomas R. Rychlec (Sports)
- 1998 Marjorie Cramton Tower (Performing Arts)
- 1997 Joseph W. Bogdanski (Law/Government/Military)
- 1997 Samuel Kalmanowitz (Community Service)
- 1997 Joseph R. Stone (Business & Commerce)
- 1996 Augusta Munson Curtis (Community Service)
- 1996 Charles G. Iwanicki (Media)
- 1996 George Magrath (Education)
- 1995 Philip T. Ashton (Community Service)
- 1995 Eugene E. Bertolli (Art)
- 1995 Ronald J. Meoni (Business & Commerce)
- 1994 James J. Barry (Community Service)
- 1994 John Anthony Danaher (Law/Government/Military)
- 1994 Walter (Walt) Solek (Art)
- 1993 Judge Donald T. Dorsey (Law/Government/Military)
- 1993 George Peter Murdock (Science/Medicine)
- 1993 Lewis Turco (Literature)
- 1992 Philip Joseph Azzolina (Performing Arts)
- 1992 Anna T. Doyle (Education)
- 1992 Howard E. Houston (Community Service)
- 1991 Herbert F. Kenny, Jr. (Sports)
- 1991 Herbert J. Reeves (Philanthropy)
- 1991 John A. Shulga (Business & Commerce)
- 1990 Michael B. Carroll (Law/Government/Military)
- 1990 Peter G. "RADM" Chabot (Law/Government/Military)
- 1990 Blanche Hixson Smith (Business & Commerce)
- 1990 John E. Stoddard (Science/Medicine)
- 1990 Alfred R. Tomassetti (Community Service)



