civic hall of fame

Four inducted into Civic Hall of Fame

The 2019 inductees into the Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame are A.L. Johnson, Brigadier General USAF (Ret) Donald “Don”…

6 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame nomination deadline is June 15

The purpose of the Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize those who have made broad…

6 years ago

2018 Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame inductees announced

The Chamber recognized the following inductees into the Niceville Valparaiso Civic Leader Hall of Fame: Nancy Myers Grigsby, Walker V.…

7 years ago

2017 Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame inductees announced

The 2017 inductees into the Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame created jobs, grew our economy, and made our community…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: James Plew

During the depression, Plew sought a military presence to boost the economy so he leased the Valparaiso Airport from the…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: Francis Spence

Spence had the original vision to build a bridge from Niceville to Destin in order to expand and diversify the…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: William Nathey

Nathey and his wife, the former Mary Jane Bolton, had 5 sons and 2 daughters and were among the first…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: Walt Ruckel

Walt Ruckel started as a bookkeeper and teller at his grandfather’s bank, Valparaiso State Bank, and became President in 1951…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: Lannie Corbin

Niceville City Manager Lannie Corbin is dedicated to protecting the delicate natural areas of the area with projects for public…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: Plenn Phelps

Phelps partnered with Walt Ruckel and A.L. Johnson to build Niceville’s first true shopping center, Palm Plaza which included a…

8 years ago

Civic Hall of Fame Series: Niceville Mayor Randall Wise

Niceville Mayor Randall Wise was born in Niceville in 1930. Mayor Wise graduated from NHS in 1949. An original Boggy…

8 years ago

Nominations sought for Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame

The mission of the Hall of Fame is to recognize civic leaders and portraying them as role models to stimulate…

8 years ago

Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame inaugural inductees announced

The Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce held its 60th Anniversary Celebration & Inaugural Civic Hall of Fame Luncheon at the…

9 years ago

Nominations sought for Niceville Valparaiso Civic Hall of Fame

The Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the inaugural group of inductees to be presented into the…

9 years ago