At the November 28th Board of Supervisors meeting, Vice Chairman Andrew Do and I announced the Orange County Hall of Fame and its inaugural class, which received unanimous support from our fellow Board Members.
The Orange County Hall of Fame aims to recognize and honor outstanding individuals who have significantly contributed to the fabric of Orange County's rich cultural, societal, and professional landscape.
Ten honorees will be selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame every year. The distinguished honorees in the inaugural class next year include Grammy Award winners, all-star athletes, Olympians, legendary entrepreneurs, and industry leaders.
In January, these honorees, their families, and special guests will be invited to an induction and unveiling ceremony. Details for the induction ceremony will be announced in the coming weeks.
Orange County Hall of Fame Inaugural Class:
- Gwen Stefani: Singer/Songwriter, No Doubt Lead Vocalist (Music, Arts & Entertainment)
- Tiger Woods: Professional Golfer (Sports)
- Kobe Bryant: LA Lakers Professional Basketball Player (Sports)
- Amanda Beard: 7-Time Olympic Swimming medalist (Sports)
- Greg Louganis: Gold Medalist Olympic Diver (Sports)
- Walt Disney: Founder of Disney (Music, Arts & Entertainment)
- Bill Medley: Singer and Member of The Righteous Brothers (Music, Arts & Entertainment)
- Frank Jao: Developer and owner of Asian Garden Mall (Business)
- General William Lyon: US Air Force Major General (Civics)
- Henry Segerstrom: Philanthropist and founding Chairman of Segerstrom Center of the Arts (Philanthropy)
The Orange County Hall of Fame will be displayed at the lobby of the County Administration North located at 400 W. Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
This Hall of Fame signifies a pivotal moment for our community, where we come together to honor those who have shaped Orange County through their remarkable contributions. It's an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our residents whose impacts resonates within and beyond our county.