The Circus Ring of Fame Inductees

ward hall Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Ward Hall

Excerpts taken from the New York Times tribute to the life of Ward Hall: By Neil Genzlinger Sept. 6, 2018 Ward Hall, an impresario of

John Herriott Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

John Herriott

John Milton Herriott John Herriott has had a multiplicity of roles in his professional and personal life. He is held in high regard by all

Alan C Hill Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Allen Hill

From the Sarasota Herald Tribune: Circus owner Hill was also known for charity work MARK ZALOUDEK View Comments SARASOTA — Allan C. Hill’s life, like

Tim Holst Circus Ring Of Fame Foundation inductee

Tim Holst

Timothy J. Holst Filled Circus Big Top With Talent Excerpts taken from an obituary in the New York Times by Glenn Collins Timothy J. Holst,

The highest of achievements in circus arts and culture is celebrated annually in Sarasota, Florida. The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation organizes and hosts the dignified ceremony on beautiful St. Armands Circle 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. After the ceremony, the inductees remove elegant red velvet covers revealing large bronze wagon wheels and biographical plaques, providing a synopsis of their lifelong contribution to circus arts and culture.

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