NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NORTHWEST MINNESOTA WOMEN'S HALL OF FAME

Criteria

Nominations will be accepted annually. The deadline is the first Monday in December for women to be considered for induction into the Northwest Minnesota Women's Hall of Fame. Nominees, who may be living or deceased, must demonstrate a connection to the area of northwest Minnesota that includes the counties of Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau.

Northwest Minnesota Women's Hall of Fame
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A selection board will review the nominees based on the person's significant contribution to art, athletics, business, government, philanthropy, humanities, science or education. In particular, the nominee's achievements and contributions must be of enduring and lasting value to society, significant groups within the region, or to the progress and freedom of women.

In addition to the individual's name and contributions, the nomination should include the person's accomplishments, biographical data, educational background and awards. Additional items such as evidence of a lasting legacy, including the nominee's impact in the region, news articles or publications written either by or about the nominee and letters of support are strongly encouraged.

Inductees have an original oil portrait commissioned that is hung in the permanent Women's Hall of Fame exhibit, located on campus in the A.C. Clark Library.

Individuals and groups wishing to recommend outstanding women for this award may receive application materials by contacting the Northwest Minnesota Foundation at 218-759-2057 or 800-659-7859 or the link below.

Nominations will be accepted annually. The deadline is the first Monday in December.

Download the Hall of Fame Nomination form:

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Completed forms and supporting material can be mailed or faxed to the attention of

Lisa Peterson
Northwest Minnesota Foundation
4225 Technology Drive NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
(FAX: 218-759-2328)

The women in the Hall of Fame are exemplary role models who have had a positive and significant impact on the social fabric of northwest Minnesota. Each has left a legacy that will endure far into the future. It is with pride that Bemidji State University and the Northwest Minnesota Women's Fund have made a long-term commitment to co-sponsor this project.

2008 Hall of Fame Inductees