By Tony Choate, Media Relations Specialist
Chickasaw Nation Media Relations Office

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 class of the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame.

Nominations must be received at the Chickasaw Nation Headquarters by the end of the business day, March 20, 2009.

Nominations of living or deceased individuals will be accepted for consideration.

Nominees must have distinguished themselves in their business, profession, craft, or vocation, thereby bringing honor to the Chickasaw Nation, and/or have made outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation or society in general. 

Inductees must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation or be eligible to become a citizen of the Nation. 

Elected officials of the Chickasaw Nation are not eligible for induction into the Chickasaw Nation Hall of Fame while holding office. 

Inductees must commit to being present for the banquet and induction ceremonies.

A nomination form is available on the Chickasaw Nation Website.

Visit www.chickasaw.net and select the Hall of Fame section under "History & Culture." 

For more information contact Dr. Amanda Cobb-Greetham at (580) 436-7265.