Edwardsburg Public Schools’ Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the 2012-2013 school year.
Applications are available by contacting Kathy Dew at 663-1053 or on the district website at edwardsburgpublicschools.org.
Application deadline is April 15. Selection will occur by mid-May.
Newly elected members to the Hall of Fame will be announced at the first home football game after Labor Day. Inductions will take place in April 2013.
Criteria for nominating a candidate (living or deceased) breaks down into four categories:
• Student activities award: An Edwardsburg Public Schools graduate who performed with excellence in academics and/or co-curricular activities and has been out of school for at least 10 years.
• Former staff member: A nominee who has left employment with Edwardsburg Public Schools for at least two years and who distinguished him/herself by demonstrating exceptional leadership, character and achievement.
• Lifetime award: Those alumni of Edwardsburg Public Schools who have been out of school for at least 40 years and whose lives have demonstrated character and distinction reflecting honorably upon the district and its heritage.
• Special award: Those alumni, faculty, staff or friends of Edwardsburg Public Schools whose actions and/or achievements may not be categorized in any of the above, but are deserving of such recognition and honor. These awards may be made for humanitarian actions, special contributions or other causes as may be determined by the nominating committee and approved by the selection committee.