Established by the National Cooperative Business Association, the Cooperative Hall of Fame honors distinguished individuals whose contributions to the cooperative business have been genuinely heroic. Inductees are carefully selected to preserve the special nature of this recognition. It is a distinct honor to be inducted into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.

The Cooperative Hall of Fame is housed in the offices of the National Cooperative Business Association in Washington, DC, where a permanent collection of commemorative plaques tells of the contributions made by each inductee. In addition, there is a website – heroes.coop – that highlights each inductee and
their contributions to cooperatives.

The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) administers the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Nominations are received annually and reviewed by a selection committee composed of current leaders from the various sectors of the U.S. cooperative movement.

The Cooperative Hall of Fame induction ceremony is also a major fundraiser for CDF. It is fitting that the occasion that bestows honor and recognition to individuals who have given of themselves to promote cooperatives is also the occasion to raise funds which in turn perpetuate their work and commitment.