Nominations for the Hall of Honor are now open, and it’s a great chance to recognize Bowie residents who made a big impact on the city. Just make sure your nominee has been gone for at least a year and check out the details on the city’s website before the March 6 deadline!
Here are the highlights:
- The Hall of Honor was established in 1991 to recognize significant contributions by Bowie citizens.
- The first inductees were honored in 1994.
- Nominees must be deceased for at least one year by the nomination deadline.
- Nominees should have made a major and lasting contribution to the City of Bowie.
- Nominees must have been residents of Bowie during their contribution or at the time of their death.
- The Community Outreach Committee reviews all applications for nominations.
- After approval, a reception is held and a plaque is displayed in City Hall.
- Nomination forms are available on the City of Bowie website.
- The deadline for 2023 nominations is March 6 at 5pm.
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Hall of Honor Nominations Open
In 1991, the Hall of Honor was developed to recognize Bowie citizens who made “major and lasting contributions” to the city. The first inductees were honored in 1994. A nominee must:
– Be deceased for at least one year as of the nomination deadline
– Have made both a major and lasting contribution to the City of Bowie
– Have been a resident of the City of Bowie during the time of their contribution or at the time of their death
The City’s Community Outreach Committee reviews all applications. After an honoree is approved, a reception is held in the inductee’s honor and a plaque is hung in the front lobby of City Hall.
Nomination forms are available at www.cityofbowie.org/hallofhonor.
The deadline to receive nominations for 2023 Hall of Honor inductions is Monday, March 6 at 5pm.