Ashtabula County Choral Hall of Fame opens up Nominations for 2025 Class

County residents are invited to submit nominations for the 2025 Inductees to the Ashtabula County Choral Hall of Fame.  The Ashtabula County Choral Music Society established the Hall of Fame in 2010 with a purpose to: 1) illuminate the singing arts; 2) preserve the memory of individuals who made exemplary contributions to the choral music art and/or the arts during their lifetime; 3) provide public recognition for the exemplary contributions; and 4) tell the story of the arts in Ashtabula County. 

Contributions of achievement by: 1) long-standing choral musicians; 2) school music teachers; 3) church musicians; 4) community leaders (directors; volunteers; Board members); 5) singers; 6) patrons and business sponsors; and 7) loyal audience members are being sought for consideration.

The selection rubrics require: 1) documented extended service; 2) documented quality performance record; 3) documented influence to the community through position of music leadership; or 4) representation from more than two county arts communities each year will be considered for the Class of 2025.  Nomination forms and Choral Hall of Fame Policies and Procedures are available at all county libraries or can be downloaded from the ACCMS website.  The deadline for submission is February 8, 2025.

The ACCMS Hall of Fame Committee will review the nominations, select inductees for the Class of 2025 for Board approval, and contact both the new inductees and their nominators of the decision by April 1, 2025.  The 2025 Choral Hall of Fame Induction will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025 as part of the ACCMS 35^th Anniversary Recognition Banquet to be held at the Ashtabula Elk’s Lodge.

Those interested in nominating someone can fill out the nomination form here on our Website and email the form to ashtabulacountychoralsociety1@gmail.com or mail the form to the ACCMS at PO Box 472 North Kingsville, OH 44068-0472. For more information about the Inductees from the Classes of 2010, 2015, and 2019, connect with us through Facebook or view the Hall of Fame page on our Website.