16th Annual California Hall of Fame

Thank you for joining us in celebrating the 16th class of the California Hall of Fame! A recording of the Aug. 22, 2023 virtual induction ceremony is linked in the Ceremonies Gallery.

Inductees

Carrie Fisher: Actress and Screenwriter
Maggie Gee: Pilot and Physicist
Etta James: Singer
José Julio Sarria: LGBTQ Rights Activist and Pioneer
Vin Scully: LA Dodgers Broadcaster
Shirley Temple Black: Actress and Public Servant
Archie Williams: Olympic Gold Medalist and Educator

Virtual Exhibitions

The all-posthumous 16th class is featured in virtual exhibitions developed by the Museum in collaboration with the inductees’ representatives. View them now on the California Hall of Fame virtual exhibitions page.

Questions?

• For information about the California Hall of Fame, visit the FAQs page.
• To nominate a remarkable Californian to the California Hall of Fame, visit the nominations page.
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