20th anniversary class adds 3 members to Derby Hall of Fame

DERBY - The 20th anniversary class for the Derby Hall of Fame chosen by the Hall of Fame Committee brings the number of Hall members to 72.

The official announcement was made on May 10, 2026 - as Derby's 350th birthday year comes to an end. Each of the members is memorialized with a brick on the plaza at the entrance to the Derby Greenway.

The three members of the Class of 2026 includes business and medical leaders in Derby.

One operated a circulating library in his business before public libraries existed in Derby. Another was a true pioneer and inventor in the automobile industry and the third was a senior surgeon at Griffin Hospital, had his own private hospital and even was Chairman for Derby’s Tercentenary Committee!

Read more about George C. Allis, Giovanni Lombardi and Dr. Michael Parlato at https://electronicvalley.org/.../HallofFame/classof2026.htm

Shared from the Derby 350 Facebook page.

Nominations sought for members of Derby Hall of Fame

Shared from Derby 350 Facebook page:

"We've been posting information looking back at the current members of the Derby Hall of Fame, but it's also time to look forward and to think about new members of the Hall.

"The committee will be meeting soon to select new members in time for Derby's 351st birthday on May 13, and they are always looking for new nominations.

"Check out the criteria for membership and submit your own nominees for the 20th anniversary class at https://electronicvalley.org/derby/HallofFame/index.htm "