2024 PGCPS Hall of Fame Nomination Form

*Requirements

Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral character. All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions and or success.

In order to maintain the integrity of the Hall of Fame, a nominee must meet the criteria in one of the following categories:

Athletic Achievement: Any former PGCPS school district athlete who distinguished himself/herself in the field of Athletics. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least ten (10) years. The inductee may be either living or deceased.

Professional Achievement: Any former PGCPS school district student who distinguished himself/herself with excellence and acknowledged leadership in his/her chosen field. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least ten (10)
years. The inductee may be either living or deceased.

Humanitarian/ Public Service Achievement:
Any former PGCPS school district student who distinguished himself/herself with excellence and acknowledged leadership in service to the community. Must be a graduate and out of school for at least ten (10) years. The inductee may be either living or deceased.

Distinguished Educator:
Administrators, Coaches, Teachers: A nominee must have been an administrator, coach or teacher within the PGCPS school system for minimum of ten (10) years and must have distinguished themselves by demonstrating exceptional leadership, character and achievement during his/her tenure in PGCPS. The inductee must be inactive to be eligible for consideration. The inductee may be either living or deceased.

Distinguished Young Leader:
A nominee must not be more than forty (40) years old, have been a graduate of PGCPS and must have distinguished himself or herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, character and achievement in the Prince George’s County community and beyond.

Nomination Procedure
The selection committee, current faculty, administration, staff, or a member of the Excellence in Education Foundation may submit a nomination for induction into the PGCPS school district Hall of Fame.
A. All entries must be submitted on the official PGCPS Hall of Fame nomination form.

B. The nomination form shall be available through the Foundation Relations Officer office, or Foundation website.

C. The nomination form shall be completed and submitted to and received by the Foundation Relations Officer along with appropriate support materials by Friday, July 1, 2024 for a candidate to be considered for induction. All nominations received for consideration must contain active and current address and contact information for the nominee (or family, if deceased). Failure to supply support material will result in invalidating the application; consequently, the nomination will not be considered.

D. In addition to the official nomination form, the following materials should be submitted for an individual’s consideration:

1. A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination, and other letters of support from appropriate individuals who can validate or substantiate pertinent information related to the nominee.

2. If available a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks and statistics may be included to help substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.

3. If available, a suitable photograph, preferably color .jpg or camera ready, for reproduction should be submitted.

E. Nominees may be reviewed for references and history to ensure satisfaction of Hall of Fame requirements and qualifications.

F. The annual voting of the Selection Committee will be confidential.

G. Inductees will be announced at a pre-determined time following the final selection process, after the individuals have been contacted, and indicate
they will be present or represented at the induction ceremony.