The museum has opened the nomination process to the entire community by calling for nominations from the public. The public can nominate individuals/families and businesses/organizations in the following categories:
- Pioneer person or family (whose roots in the Valley pre-date statehood-1912) who was important to the history of Phoenix.
- Statehood person or family (whose roots post-date statehood) who was important to the history of Phoenix.
- Organization or business that has made a significant contribution to the history of Phoenix.
Does your family have a remarkable history in the Valley? Want to see your business recognized for its contributions to the city? The nomination process is easy. A person simply needs to fill out a one-page nomination form that describes the nominee’s connection and contribution to Phoenix and the Salt River Valley. Nomination forms are available at the museum’s front desk or via email. For more information about the Ball, the nomination process, or to request a nomination form to be sent in the mail call 602-253-2734.
A nine-member committee of community volunteers and museum staff will review the nominations and select the final honorees. The honorees will receive their awards at a presentation honoring their contributions at the Phoenix History Ball, April 21, 2007 at the Ritz Carlton, 2401 East Camelback Road. Deadline for submitting nominations is January 10, 2007. Nominations must be postmarked on or before that date, delivered in person to the Phoenix Museum of History, or received by email or fax (602-253-2348) on that date.
