Nominations Sought for Northwest Minnesota Women’s Hall of Fame

BEMIDJI, Minn. (Dec. 12, 2011) — The Northwest Minnesota Women’s Hall of Fame, sponsored in part by Bemidji State University, will be accepting nominations for its 14th induction class until Jan. 3.

The Hall of Fame is a collaborative project sponsored by the Northwest Minnesota Women’s Fund, a component of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, and Bemidji State University. The Hall of Fame provides permanent recognition for women of northwestern Minnesota who have made significant contributions to art, athletics, business, government, philanthropy, humanities, science or education.

Nominees, who may be living or deceased, must demonstrate a connection to the area of northwest Minnesota that includes the counties of Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Hubbard, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau.

A selection board will review the nominees based on the person’s significant contribution to art, athletics, business, government, philanthropy, humanities, science or education. In particular, the nominee’s achievements and contributions must be of enduring and lasting value to society, significant groups within the region, or to the progress and freedom of women.

In addition to the individual’s contributions, the nomination should include the person’s accomplishments, biographical data, educational background and awards. Additional items such as evidence of a lasting legacy, including the nominee’s impact in the region, news articles or publications written either by or about the nominee, and letters of support are strongly encouraged.

Induction ceremonies will take place on March 17, 2012, at the Beaux Arts Ballroom, Bemidji State University.

For more information about the Northwest Women’s Hall of Fame or the nomination process, please contact Lisa Peterson, Northwest Minnesota Foundation, at (218)759-2057 or (800) 659-7859.