Before starting the application process, you should email the HOFC at hof@scvanguard.org and ask if the individual or couple that you are interested in nominating has already been nominated.

Yes.  There is a question on the application that will require you to indicate if your nominee is living or deceased.  If your nominee is deceased, you will be asked to provide contact information for the closest relative.  (G&Rs Section 5.3)

There are two categories – Legacy and Contemporary.  The difference between the categories is that a Legacy nominee must have been inactive for a minimum of 15 years.  The nomination criteria is the same for both categories.  However, nominations will be reviewed and voted on separately.  (G&Rs Section 4)

Every application must include 3 letters of support.  The application and the 3 letters of support will be considered a complete nomination submission and must be submitted at the same time.  (G&Rs Sections 5.4, 5.5, 5.6 and 5.7) 

Anyone can write a letter of support who knows or has worked with the nominee and can effectively advocate their contributions, achievements and positive impact on VMAPA.  It is important to note that an individual may only submit 2 letters of support per year.  It is also important to note that anyone serving on the HOFC or SASC are precluded from writing a letter of support.  (G&Rs Section 5.6, 2.4 and 3.4)

Yes.  An individual may only submit a total of 2 nomination applications per year and write up to 2 letters of support to accompany a nomination application per year.  The 2 letters of support can be written for 2 nominees in one category or one nominee in each category.  It is important to note that anyone serving on the HOFC or SASC are precluded from submitting an application or writing a letter of support.  (G&Rs Section 5.6, 2.4 and 3.4)

Yes.  Nominees who have been nominated in the past, but not chosen, may be re-nominated as long as the nominee continues to meet the criteria for nomination.  There is no limit to the number of re-nominations.  (G&Rs Section 5.11)

The Screening and Selection Committee (SASC) determines which nominees will be placed on the ballot.  The primary responsibility of the SASC is to thoroughly examine the nomination submissions and ratify that the nominees meet the criteria for induction.  The SASC will then select the nominees to be placed on the ballot.  (G&Rs Sections 3.3 and Section 6)

The VMAPA members eligible to vote are the “active” members of the HOF; appointed members of the SASC; Board of Directors, excluding Honorary Directors; the Alumni Association Officers; the Executive Director; the Chief Financial Officer and the Creative Visual Director.