Cape Verdean Heritage Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame was
established to honor the contributions of those whose efforts have
added significantly to the heritage of the Cape Verdean community.
Those eligible for membership are people, living or deceased, of Cape
Verdean descent, American born or immigrant, who live or have lived in
the New England area. Those whose reputations have contributed to the
Cape Verdean community in New England are eligible.
Portraits of the inductees will be mounted in the hall of the Cape Verdean
Museum Exhibit as a permanent exhibit honoring the accomplishments of
those who have played so significant a role in Cape Verdean history and
its’ continuing growth, joining the portraits of previous years.
Nomination Information
If you wish to nominate a person for induction into the Cape Verdean
Heritage Hall of Fame, please send a letter of nomination along with a
biography, no more than two pages, and a 5 x 7 portrait to the
following address or email to
info@capeverdeanmuseum.org.
The Cape Verdean Heritage Hall of Fame
C/o The Cape Verdean Museum Exhibit
P.O. Box 14187
East Providence, Rhode Island 02914-0187
To be eligible for nomination, an individual must have brought credit
to the Cape Verdean community and contributed to the history,
prominence and heritage of the Cape Verdean community. Said individual
must have made his/her reputation in the New England area. Nomination
is not tantamount to election to the Cape Verdean Heritage Hall of Fame.
The last Cape Verdean Heritage Hall of Fame Banquet and Award Ceremony
was held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at the Venus de Milo.
The next one will occur in 2010 - to be announced.
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