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January 19, 2011
Alabama Men's Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations for 2011
The Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame seeks nominations for its 2011 induction class. Deadline for nominations is March 15.
The Hall of Fame recognizes men who are native to or are identified closely with the state of Alabama, and who have made significant contributions on a state, national or international scale. Nominees must have been deceased for at least two years.
Established by the State of Alabama in 1987, the Hall of Fame is housed at Samford University.
To date, 64 men have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Honorees include Wynton Malcom “Red” Blount, George Washington Carver, Braxton Bragg Comer, William Crawford Gorgas, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Thomas Wesley Martin, Admiral Raphael Semmes, Wernher Von Braun and Joseph Wheeler.
Nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee designated by the Hall of Fame board. The committee’s recommendations and a list of all nominees will be submitted to the full board for a final vote in April. The induction ceremony and luncheon will be in Birmingham on Tuesday, Sept. 20.
Follow the link below for nomination form and a list of all 64 current members. Nominations must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2011, and mailed to: Alabama Men’s Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 292307, Samford University, Birmingham, AL 35229. Contact Hall of Fame board secretary Annette Green at (205) 879-3935.
