Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame
THE CEDAR GROVE-BELGIUM SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOGNIZES THE OUTSTANDING LEGACIES OF CEDAR GROVE-BELGIUM HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI AND FRIENDS. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THIS RECOGNITION WILL PROVIDE ROLE MODELS FOR OUR CURRENT STUDENTS AND OFFER US A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESSES OF THOSE WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE HAD A PROFOUND IMPACT.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND FRIENDS HALL OF FAME
Objectives:
To give deserved recognition to a broad cross-section of achievers and contributors. To promote continued interest in CG-B programs via alumni and community members. To publicly celebrate CG-B alumni on a yearly basis.
Nomination Process:
Nominations must be submitted via the Distinguished Alumni and Friends Hall of Fame Nomination form. Cedar Grove-Belgium Distinguished Alumni and Friends and Athletic Hall of Fame Forms are available at the Cedar Grove-Belgium School website, under the Alumni tab.
Nominations are due by March 31, 2023. There are no restrictions on who may submit a nomination form.
A letter of recommendation from the nominator and/or letters of support from others may be submitted to aschoeder@cgbrockets.com
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI & FRIENDS HALL OF FAME NOMINATION ONLINE FORM
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI & FRIENDS HALL OF FAME NOMINATION PRINTABLE FORM
Distinguished Alumni & Friends Criteria
Alumni nominees must have graduated from Cedar Grove-Belgium High School at least 15 years ago and should be people who have made a difference, achieved a high level of success, exhibited leadership qualities, and served their community. Accomplishments, recognitions, and awards as well as letters of nomination from colleagues, other professionals, and the nominator are considered in selection of nominees. As well as being successful in their field, nominees should be examples of strong moral character and good citizenship throughout their life.
Contributors of Cedar Grove-Belgium High School would be anyone other than alumni who have made a significant impact on Cedar Grove-Belgium High School. Including posthumous contributors. These contributions may be of monetary donations or through longevity of time and energy.
We are attempting to honor individuals who have made a difference, people who have succeeded, and people who have given unselfishly to make the world and Cedar Grove-Belgium High School a better place. If a candidate is not selected in the year in which they are nominated it is not necessary to resubmit another application. All nominees are reviewed each year.
On behalf of Cedar Grove-Belgium High School, we thank you for your interest in our Hall of Fame!
Selection Committee:
The Distinguished Alumni & Friends Selection Committee is comprised of:
Administrator (Chair)
CGBSD Teacher
Representative of the Education Foundation
3 Community members/alumni/non-staff ie coaches, students
Selection Process:
• Distinguished Alumni Selection Committee reviews list of nominations. Discussion follows and, if needed, further research conducted.
• Award decisions will be made by consensus
Induction Ceremony:
Awardees will be introduced at a home football game in September and the induction ceremony will be the following afternoon. Every effort will be made to have the awardees or their representatives present.
Hall of Fame Composition and Maintenance: Each inductee will be recognized with a plaque which will be displayed in the new Hall of fame display. The Cedar Grove-Belgium School District shall be the sole owner of the Hall of Fame and will maintain it in a manner consistent with the high honor of the recognition.