Call for Nominations & Committee Planning Members for Alumni Hall of Fame!
Nominations are NOW OPEN for the Franklin Alumni Association and Foundation Hall of Fame!! Nominate an alum today! We’re also looking for volunteers to serve on the planning and induction committees for the Hall of Fame!
Planning Committee meetings will begin in January of 2022. Meeting schedule will be 1 meeting in January, 2 meetings in February, 3 meetings in March and ass needed in April until event on May 19th to insure success. Committee tasks include public relations, event program, and event menu.
The Induction Committee will be responsible for reading and reviewing nominations and selecting two 2022 inductees for the ceremony.
If you are interested in serving on either committee please reach out to FAA&F Board President Deborah Burton at chefdebburton@yahoo.com. Nomination forms are now live!
Background: The Franklin Hall of Fame was initiated in 1992 by students and staff to honor alumni and staff who had played inspirational roles at Franklin or who had made important contributions in their fields following graduation. In 1998 the Alumni Association was asked to take over the role of choosing new members. Additional inductions into the Hall of Fame took place in 1998, 2000, 2005, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017 and 2019. We welcome nominations for this year’s induction at the Hall of Fame Dinner scheduled on May 19, 2022. Deadline for nominees is First week of January. New inductees will be announced in late February.
Criteria for nomination:
• Must have graduated from Franklin
• Must have graduated at least 15 years prior to nomination
• May be living or deceased
• Shall have gained prominence and recognition on a national, state, regional, or local level in their chosen field or endeavor. Those fields of endeavor shall include, but not be limited to, business and industry, education, medicine, law, science and research, religion, sports, politics and government, entertainment, volunteerism, and international relations.