This year IHHF Induction Gala ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. There will be a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, followed by a formal dinner and program which will include Honorary Keynote Speaker, Chris George, the recently retired CEO of IRIS. Brief video presentation about each inductee and a cultural presentation reflecting each inductee’s background.

The Immigrant Heritage Hall of Fame celebrates the diverse ethnic heritage of our state and country by honoring individuals and institutions who exemplify the best of their immigrant heritage and who have made outstanding contributions to the cultural, economic and civic development of the United States. We strive not only to preserve this heritage, but to educate the public about the importance of immigrant heritage to the identity of the United States and the contributions of immigrants and immigrant communities in making America the envy of the world.

This is a program of the National Immigrant Hertiage Center.

This year’s inductees are:

Prof. Andre Blaszczynski

Dr. Azita Emami

Mr. James Michel

The Rodriguez Family