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Hall of Carthage Heroes Class of 2025 nominations open

The Hall of Carthage Heroes Class of 2025 is open for nominations. To be considered for the 2025 class nominations must be submitted by May 31, 2025.
Founded in 2012, the Hall of Carthage Heroes, located at the Fair Acres Family YMCA, is the fulfillment of a dream of Marvin VanGilder and others to recognize and honor Carthaginians whose lives or accomplishments have brought credit and recognition to Carthage, and who are worthy of emulation by today’s citizens.
It honors heroes past and present, citizens of distinction and outstanding athletes & teams. Those chosen for the Carthage Hall of Heroes Class of 2025 will be recognized at an induction ceremony held at the Fair Acres Family YMCA on October 11, 2025.
Visit https://www.hallofcarthageheroes.org/ for more information to nominate your favorite Carthage Hero today.
About Hall of Carthage Heroes
Established in 2012, the Hall of Carthage Heroes is a distinctive honor for citizens of Carthage, Missouri who have exhibited the highest qualities, in both their professional and personal lives, in the betterment of Carthage and our country. The Hall has two divisions, one to recognize pioneers & citizens of distinction, the other to honor outstanding athletes. New nominations are accepted each year and an anonymous committee made up of citizens from various Carthage civic groups selects the class of honorees. Learn more at hallofcarthageheroes.org and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/hallofcarthageheroes . Gifts to support Hall of Carthage Heroes are appreciated and may be made at Carthage Community Foundation Hall of Carthage Heroes Fund.