The Hall of Fame Board was created by Wheeling City Council in 1977 and consists of 19 members - all appointed by council. During the early planning stages for the Wheeling Civic Center (now WesBanco Arena), one of the members of the committee suggested that a “Hall of Fame” should be included in the center to give recognition to former and present residents who had attained considerable distinction in some specific field and thus brought honor to their home city.
All members of the board shall be residents of the city, and at least one member, but not more than one member, shall be a member of council. Members of the board serve without compensation for six-year terms, which are renewable. Except for the council member, the other members of the board are divided into sub-committees comprised of three people each to represent the respective categories.
The purpose of the board is to select honorees to the Wheeling Hall of Fame, and hold a recognition ceremony every two years. The Hall of Fame was established to honor Wheeling citizens and former citizens for outstanding accomplishments in all walks of life.
For the purpose of selection and designation, the human endeavors of the honorees are divided into the following six major categories:
- Business, Industry and Professions
- Education and Religion
- Music and Fine Arts
- Philanthropy
- Public Service
- Sports and Athletics
Inductions & Honorees:
- 2023 Induction
- 2021 Induction
- 2019 Induction
- 2017 Induction
- 2015 Induction
- 2013 Induction
- 2011 Induction
- 2008 Induction
- 2006 Induction
- 2004 Induction
- 2002 Induction
- 2000 Induction
- 1998 Induction
- 1994 Induction
- 1992 Induction
- 1990 Induction
- 1986 Induction
- 1984 Induction
- 1982 Induction
- 1980 Induction
COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
- Robert DeFrancis, Chair
- Jeanne Finstein, Vice Chair
- Philip Stahl, Secretary-Treasurer
- Roanne Burech
- Laura Carroll
- Richard Coury
- Rev. Darrell Cummings
- George Frazier
- Alishah Hardway
- David Javersak
- Charles J. Kaiser
- Kim McCluskey
- Kelly Rine
- Tom Rownd
- Jerry Sklavounakis, Council Representative
- Georgette Stock
- Dianna Vargo
- Chris Villamagna
Pete Holloway
For further information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office, 304-234-6401.
