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Smith, David Sr. and Jr.

Hannerford-Carden, Catherine

HSH Princess Stephanie of Monaco

McCary, Wayne

Rodos Troupe/Palace Duo

Hernandez Troupe

Morris, Ron

The Alexis Brothers (Paulo and Marco Lorador)

Hogan, George G. (Father)

Williams, Jeanette

Williams, Peggy

Joseph Bauer

Yong Brothers

William Lewis (Willie) Edelston

Richter/Casselly Families

Sylvia Zerbini

Jean (Tarzan) Zerbini

Jacqueline Zerbini

George Carden

May Wirth

Tina (Galaxy Girl) Winn

Nik Wallenda

Hans Winn

Dime Wilson Family

Ward-Bell Flyers

Tino Wallenda

Carla Wallenda

Jenny Wallenda

Cedric Walker

Miguel Vazquez

Count Roberto de Vasconcellos

Cliff Vargas

Pat Valdo

Franz Unus

Massimilliano Truzzi

Franz (Tihany) Czeisler

Theron Family

Dieter Tasso (Krakow)

Wilson (Willie) Storey

Stephenson Family

Tony Steele

Starless Night

Charlie Smith

Charles (Chuck) Sidlow

Galla Shawn (Mary “Tiny” Gallegher)

Scott, George

Charles Schlarbaum

Manuel (Junior) Ruffin

Derek Rosaire and Family

Harold Ronk

Rogana

Pablo Rodriguez and Family

The Five Ringling Brothers

Dan Rice

H.S.H. Prince Rainier III of Monaco

John Pugh

Fred Pfening Jr.

Pedrolas

Flying Palacios

Henry (Buddy) Ringling North

John Ringling North

Nelson Family

D.R. (Dory) and Isla Miller

Gene Mendez

Rudi and Sue Lenz

Jackie LeClaire

LaTosca

Vicki (LaToria) Unus

LaLage

Herta Klauser (Cuneo)

Karl L. King

Floyd R. King

Emmett Kelly

Jumbo

Victor Julian

Captain William Heyer

Doctor J.Y. Henderson

Struppi Hanneford

Hanneford Family

Hamid Family

Tito Gaona and Family

Ward Hall

Otto Griebling

Fredonias

Italo Fornasari and Family

Merle Evans

Flying Espanas

Lola Dobritch

Cecil B. Demille

Pinito Del Oro

William Hanford (Cap) Curtis

Cucciolo

Charles and Mathias Coronas

Clarke Family

Terry Cavaretta & Flying Cavarettas

Ernie (Blinko) Burch

Fred and Ella Bradna

Paul Binder

Bertinis

Josephine Berosini

Clyde Beatty

Bale Family

Fay Alexander

Frank Bartlett (Felix) Adler

James A. Bailey

The Three Atayde Brothers

Ashton Family

Ben, Eva and Norma Davenport

Cristiani Family

Alfred Court

Arthur M. Concello

Con Colleano

Alfredo Codona

Hubert Castle

The Carrillos

Allen Bloom

Charly Baumann

Richard Barstow

Phineas Taylor Barnum

Reggie Armor

Elly Ardelty

Francis and Lottie Brunn

Ursula Boettcher

Harold Alzana

Charles Moroski

The Loyal-Repensky Troupe

Lillian Leitzel

Guy Laliberté

Dolly Jacobs-Reis

Lou Jacobs

Terrell Jacobs

Tim Holst

Allen Hill

John Herriott

Arthur, Alexander and Dorita Konyot

King Charles Troupe

Gunther Gebel-Williams

Ian Garden

La Norma Fox

Irvin Feld and Kenneth Feld

Gee Gee Engesser

Kenny Dodd

Troupe, Del Moral

Antoinette Concello

Alberto Zoppe

The Zacchinis

Buckles and Barbara Woodcock

Rex Williams

The Wallenda Troupe

Mabel Stark

Albert Rix

Pedro Reis

Los Quiros

Nerveless Nocks

Bello Nock

Count Nicholas
The highest of achievements in circus arts and culture is celebrated annually in Sarasota, Florida. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation organizes and hosts a live awards show before thousands of admirers. The end result is part Academy Awards “Lifetime Achievement”mixed with a Hollywood Walk of Fame style plaque, representing permanent recognition for the artist. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the inductees remove elegant red velvet covers revealing large bronze wagon wheels and biographical plaques. Other categories honored are Generation NeXt artists, representing the future of circus arts and Coach of The Year which recognizes the importance of educators and mentorship. The foundation also recognizes important groups of individuals (Advance Professionals) who work behind the scenes to make the circus a successful business enterprise.
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