About the

Hall of Fame

Grand Haven High School Hall of Fame

The GHHS Hall of Fame, hosted by the Grand Haven Schools Foundation (GHSF), was established in 2008 to honor graduates as well as those who have served our school district. Every three years, the Foundation honors and celebrates the success achieved by the selected Hall of Fame inductees by hosting an induction dinner and ceremony.

Our next Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony will take place in Fall 2028.

As GHSF’s largest fundraiser, the GHHS Hall of Fame allows the Foundation to further its mission to support a quality education for students through funding initiatives that help empower learning. We support academic readiness, lifetime learning and success for all.

Hall of Fame Nominations

What outstanding individual (or team) do you wish to nominate?

  • Anyone may nominate a candidate. 
  • Those nominated must have graduated from Grand Haven High School (GHHS) or Central High School (CHS) no later than 2018.
  • The Honorary Service to GHAPS category does not carry a GHHS/CHS graduation requirement.
  • Posthumous awards may be granted in each category.
  • Completed nomination forms and documentation are due by March 31 of each Hall of Fame year.
  • The GHHS Hall of Fame Selection Committee will carefully review each nomination and then vote to select inductees.
  • Please be thorough and do not assume that the Hall of Fame Selection Committee members know your candidate.
  • Names of those submitting nominations are kept confidential by the Selection Committee.
  • Chosen inductees will be notified of their selection in the summer of each Hall of Fame year.
  • The next Hall of Fame Induction Dinner will be held in Fall 2028.

Hall of Fame Online Nomination Form


    Hall of Fame Nomination Categories (please check)

    Note: Nominee(s) must have graduated from GHHS or CHS no later than 2018.
    Please provide a detailed description of the achievement(s) for which the nomination is being made. Include any past honors received and upload any supporting documentation (ie. bio, news clippings, photos).

    Categories for Nomination:

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    I. Cultural/Performing Arts:

    This individual will be recognized for achievement in the cultural, visual, or performing arts and/or contributions to the promotion of cultural activities on a local, state or national level.

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    II. Athletic Accomplishments:

    This individual or team (one female or all girls’ team and one male or all boys’ team chosen) will be recognized for outstanding athletic accomplishments while attending GHHS/CHS and/or at the college, semi-professional, or professional levels.

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    III. Academic/Career Accomplishments:

    This individual will be recognized for achievement in his or her profession which has resulted in a direct and significant impact in their field. He or she has demonstrated unique talents and/or accomplishments.

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    IV. Service to the Grand Haven Area Public Schools/Society:

    This individual is recognized for service to the Grand Haven Area Public Schools or to society by sustained example or contribution, and by serving as a major influence in the lives of Grand Haven students or in the community/society through acts of leadership.

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    V. Honorary Award for Service to GHAPS:

    This individual is recognized for special contributions and service to Grand Haven Area Public Schools and its students. This candidate does not have to be a graduate of Grand Haven High School/Central High School.

    Questions? Please contact:
    Susan Bays | Executive Director | Grand Haven Schools Foundation
    Phone: (616) 850-5066 Email Address: sbays@ghsf.org