Nominate a Remarkable Californian
Nominations to the California Hall of Fame from the public are welcome and encouraged to: (1) give the public a voice in the selection process; and (2) assist The California Museum in developing a comprehensive list of suitable candidates.
All nominees must meet all of the following four required criteria for consideration:
- Lived in California for a minimum of 5 years;
- Transcend the boundaries of his or her field to make a lasting, significant contribution to the state, nation and world;
- Embody the spirit of California and the California Dream;
- Motivate and inspire people to further their own dreams through his or her unique story and accomplishments
Please include all of the following information in your nomination:
- Nominee’s name, field of expertise, dates of birth and death (if posthumous);
- A brief biography highlighting the nominee’s personal history and connection to California;
- A brief list of significant accomplishments in his or her field and lasting contributions which have transcended the boundaries of his or her field;
- A brief explanation of why s/he is the embodiment of the California Dream and inspirational;
- Your name, mailing address, daytime phone number and email address
Submissions from the public are collected all year long. All nominees who meet the mandatory criteria are added to the California Hall of Fame master list of suitable candidates.
The process of California Hall of Fame consideration begins each January of the induction year with a review of the master list. The California Museum’s Board of Trustees selects recommendations from the list , which are submitted to the Governor and First Lady for final approval in June. After the inductees have been approved and confirmed, The California Museum issues an announcement listing the year's class of inductees and ceremony date.
Submissions are also accepted via email and mail as addressed to: California Hall of Fame Nomination, Attn: Board of Trustees Nomination Committee, C/O The California Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.
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