The Hall of Carthage Heroes is now accepting nominations from Carthage citizens and the public at large. Made up of two divisions, the Hall recognizes Pioneers & Citizens of Distinction, as well as Outstanding Athletes. To nominate online click the link above. To download a .pdf, click the links below.

Qualified, complete nominations from the prior year will be carried over as nominees for the next year. A nominee receiving votes in a previous year will be kept on the ballot for 2 additional years. Nominees not receiving votes will be dropped after one year but may be renominated by sending an email or letter to the Selection Committee. Submission of additional materials is encouraged, but it is not necessary to re-submit a new nomination form.

A Selection Committee of anonymous Carthage citizens representing civic organizations will be responsible for electing the new Class of Heroes.

Submissions are due by May 31st to be considered for induction in that calendar year.

Nominee must have been born in the Carthage area or been a resident thereof for a significant period of time.

The nominee should be a person whose life or accomplishments contributed to the building or betterment of Carthage, or to its reputation and which are “worthy of emulation”.

1. Completed competition 5 years before nomination except for “lifetime” sports such as golf, tennis, road running, triathlon, etc.

2. Achieved one of the following:

• High School State Champion

• All State designation

• All American status

• College or high school individual record holder

• Conference champion in college

• Noteworthy professional accomplishments

• Significant won-loss record over a long period of time

• Exceptions may be made when the athlete competed in a time period before there were state championships and where statistics are unavailable.

3.  Teams, including relays, may be recognized for exemplary performance, such as: 

• State Championship

• Undefeated season

• Record setters

• All American status

4.  In addition, nominees must be good citizens, with no violations of the law.