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Nomination time for Pawtucket Hall of Fame class of 2024
Photo: Mary Healey, Pawtucket Calendar submission, 2021
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Pawtucket Hall of Fame. This annual signature event is a celebration to recognize those individuals whose efforts – in any line of endeavor – have made a lasting impact and highlighted the heritage of the citizens of the City of Pawtucket. Those receiving this award will be officially inducted into the Pawtucket Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony that will take place on Friday, November 1, 2024 at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center.
Deadline for nominations and all letters of support is May 17, 2024.
Nominees need not be native born to Pawtucket, but must have had some significant impact on the city as a whole. This award is given to those selected nominees who have gone “above and beyond” in their community service activities and/or whose contributions have served as a vehicle, by bringing positive local, state or national impact upon the city. A person is eligible for election to the City of Pawtucket Hall of Fame if that person meets any or all of the following criteria:
• Born in the City of Pawtucket OR
• whose reputation was made while a resident of the City of Pawtucket OR
• who made the City of Pawtucket the home of their business AND
• who has made a lasting impact on the quality of life of the citizens of the City of Pawtucket.
To Nominate a person to the Pawtucket Hall of Fame:
A letter of nomination must be sent to the Chairperson listing the nominee’s name, and should include a statement why this person is being nominated. A minimum of two additional letters of support from other individuals will be required to accept this nomination. These letters of support or any other supportive materials may be mailed separately but must be received by the deadline that will support this nomination. When the committee meets to review and consider candidates, the person who made the initial nomination will be given an opportunity to come before the committee to speak and answer any questions the Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee may have.
Letters of Nomination should be mailed to:
Patricia S. Zacks, chairperson
Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee
PO Box 3640
Pawtucket, RI 02861
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATION and ALL SUPPORTING LETTERS & MATERIALS is: Friday – MAY 17, 2024.
Nominations will be accepted between March 1 and May 17, 2024. All nominations must be postmarked no later than May 17. Please note – No additional information will be accepted beyond this date!
The Pawtucket Hall of Fame is a 501c3 non-profit organization established in 1986 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Pawtucket as a City. The purpose of the Pawtucket Hall of Fame is to honor the contributions of those individuals whose efforts have added to the heritage of the City of Pawtucket.
For additional information, please visit: www.pawtuckethalloffame.org or contact Patricia S. Zacks, chair at 401-273-5367 or [email protected]. You may also find us on Facebook “Pawtucket Hall of Fame”.