American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation calls for nominations

HIGH POINT, N.C.— Nominations for the Class of 2024 for induction into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame are now open. All members of the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation are eligible to nominate and to second a nomination.

“The Selection Committee seeks candidates from across the industry who have impacted home furnishings in extraordinary ways,” says Karen McNeill, president of the Hall of Fame Board of Directors. “We asked the industry to consider those leaders – no matter what their role – who exemplify creativity, innovation, philanthropy, and the ability to initiate change. Think of your peers that most deserve the recognition that is the highest honor bestowed in our industry.”

During an intensive five-month selection process, the Hall of Fame Selection Committee carefully considers individuals to determine who showcases excellence, superior accomplishments, innovation and creativity, and philanthropic generosity of their time, talents and resources. The final selection is determined by a points-based system, with ballots cast individually and online by each of the seven selection committee members.

To qualify for consideration, the individual must conduct business in the United States, have served in the industry for at least 15 years, have created a legacy as a positive influence and champion of the industry, and should have achieved the pinnacle of their careers and directionally trend to 60 years old. For posthumous nominations, the individual must have been deceased for at least 12 months prior to the date of the nomination.

 

The 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees are listed here.

To submit a nomination, a re-nomination or a posthumous nomination, Foundation members are required to complete the Nomination Form found on the website at www.homefurnishingshalloffame.com. A print or a 300 DPI digital photo of the candidate must be enclosed. All nominations must be seconded, in writing, by another Foundation member.

The completed nomination package must be received by Feb. 1, 2024. It may be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to Lauren Estep, American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc., 311 South Hamilton Street, High Point, NC 27260.

Nomination forms can be found online at homefurnishingshalloffame.com.

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