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Have an Icon of reformation in mind? Nominate them to be honored as a Great 8 Inductee!
The Connecticut Hall of Change recognizes formerly incarcerated individuals who have made a significant and positive impact on their communities. Nominations for the Great Eight Initiative are now open to Connecticut residents who meet the eligibility criteria outlined below. All submissions must be completed in full to be considered, and nominees must be available for required public speaking engagements during the probationary period. The Hall of Change celebrates stories of transformation and leadership, and this nomination form is the first step in elevating someone who continues to make Connecticut stronger.
Fill out the nomination form to submit a candidate for consideration. Please complete all sections to ensure eligibility.
Email completed form to adeal@cthallofchange.org
Connecticut Hall of Change Award Nomination Form
Deadline for submission: 5:00 PM EST, July 15th, 2026
(Nominations received after this deadline will not be considered)
*Please fill the form out to completion to be considered*
Submission of this form will serve as a nomination to the Connecticut Hall of Change (CTHOC). Those selected for induction into the CTHOC will have their accomplishments recognized and memorialized during public ceremonies in
2026 and 2027. Formerly incarcerated persons (in either state or federal systems) who are residing in the state of Connecticut are eligible to be nominated for this award according to the guidelines listed below.
The CTHOC Nominating Committee, comprised of justice and reentry professionals from across the state, will review all nominations received by the JULY 15th, 2026 deadline, and will notify candidates of their selection by AUGUST 1st, 2026. These candidates will be inducted into the CTHOC in a public ceremony on a date to be determined. Following induction, inductees are required to participate in two (2) public speaking engagements, prior to the unveiling of class plaques at Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine in APRIL 2027.
Please note the following:
Qualifications for CTHOC Nominees:
• Nominees shall:
• Be a current resident of the state of Connecticut
• Have served a sentence in a DOC or federal correctional facility for a criminal offense
• Have been discharged from all correctional supervision including state or federal parole and probation for a
minimum of five (5) years; have no new charges pending; and have no recent arrests within three (3) years of
nomination submission
• Be available to participate in public speaking engagements as specified
Nominations shall be disqualified in the event of:
• Self-nomination
• Incomplete, inaccurate, or unverifiable information on nominating form
• Inability to participate in public speaking engagements as specified
• Residency outside of Connecticut