The South Bend Community Hall of Fame honors individuals whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact on our community and set an example for future generations.
Meet the Hall of Fame
Meet this year’s inductees and learn more about the remarkable contributions that earned them a place in the South Bend Community Hall of Fame.
Browse Hall of Fame members from across the years and explore the stories of those who have made an indelible mark on our community.
Come Celebrate with Us!
Join us at The Century Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 as we induct a new class of honorees into the South Bend Community Hall of Fame. This special evening begins with a Cocktail Hour at 5:30pm, followed by Dinner and Awards Ceremony beginning at 6:30pm.
Help us celebrate the accomplishments of inspiring men and women who have helped to make our community great.
BECOME A HALL OF FAME SPONSOR!
Your sponsorship does more than support an event—it honors extraordinary individuals and helps create opportunities that encourage students to become the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
South Bend Community
Hall of Fame Qualifications
The Selection/Search Committees will consider the following categories of accomplishments, but may be amended as needed.
- Arts
- Athletics
- Business and Industry
- Education
- Public/Community/Government Service
- Science & Technology
HALL OF FAME CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY
- Candidates have resided or worked in the South Bend Community for ten (10) or more years.
- Candidates have made significant contributions to the South Bend local community through service.
- Candidates have notable achievements at the local, state, national or international level.
- Candidates continue to stay engaged and connected with the local community.
Hall of Fame & Community Awards Nomination
For 2027 Selection, Nomination deadline is March 1, 2027
Hall of Fame Nomination Process
Click the button below to make a nomination. Please make sure you have all nomination materials (described below) ready before beginning the nomination form.
Please Note: The Letters of Support may be submitted separately from the main nomination.
If you have trouble accessing the nomination forms, please contact us at msmyth@sb.school
If a nomination is not selected, it will be returned to the selection committee for review. Unsuccessful complete nominations (with all materials submitted) will remain in the queue, and thus be eligible for consideration, for three total years. After three years, an updated nomination must be re-submitted to be eligible.
*Only nominees chosen to receive an award will be contacted with the decision.
South Bend Community Hall of Fame Nomination Checklist
Nominee Information
Please provide Nominee’s name and contact information.
Biography of Nominee
Provide a detailed biography of the nominee.
Nomination Letter
The Nomination Letter should address how the nominee meets the criteria of the South Bend Community Hall of Fame
Two Letters of Support
Two letters supporting the nomination should be submitted, either by the nominator, or separately by letter-writers
Nominator's Contact Info
Please provide your own contact information. You may chooose to remain anonymous.
2025 Hall of Fame Induction
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