ANNOUNCING THE CLASS OF 2026

The Meriden Hall of Fame is proud to announce our class of 2026 inductees:
Gary “Tex” Burt, in the category of Community Service
Justin Piccirillo, in the category of Literature
Michael Roberts, in the category of Sports
Ashbil Griswold, in the category of Historic Persons

Join us for the 2026 Induction Ceremony on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 2:00pm at the Meriden Public Library. The event is free and open to the public.

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Miguel A. Cardona (Education)

1975 –

Dr. Miguel Cardona was born on July 11, 1975 in Meriden to Hector and Sarah Cardona from Puerto Rico. Dr. Cardona attended Meriden Public Schools and graduated from H.C. Wilcox Technical High School’s automotive studies program in 1993. He attended Central Connecticut State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education. He later completed his Master's in Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Administrator Preparation Program, Doctorate in...

U.S. POSTAL SERVICE STAMPS HONORING HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

Rosa Ponselle
Inducted: 1977 | Stamp released: 1997

Thomas Anthony "Tomie" dePaola
Inducted: 1985 | Stamp released: 2023

2023 U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring 1985 inductee Thomas Anthony “Tomie” dePaola and his Caldecott Medal–winning children’s book Strega Nona.