PRESS RELEASE:
DEFINITION OF PROJECT:
To recognize and honor on a yearly basis present or former residents of Hendersonville and Henderson County for outstanding and lasting contributions to the growth and development of the community through a walk in the downtown area designated as the Walk of Fame and having as its beginning and ending points sites with historical significance.
WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE:
The Walk of Fame Committee will consist of five members: 3 appointed by the City Council and 2 by the Board of Commissioners. The Director of Public Works will serve as non-voting ex-officio since the construction of the Walk will be in downtown Hendersonville.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Walk of Fame Committee will serve with two additional appointees, a total of 7 members, as the Selection Committee.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
The purpose of the project is to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to Henderson County in any field of endeavor, e.g., agriculture, business, cultural arts, education, government, human services, industry, medicine, religion, etc. “Significant contribution” in this context is defined as having a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life of the citizens of Henderson County. It is hoped that all areas of endeavor will be represented; however, the Selection Committee will be charged with the responsibility of selecting honorees based primarily on the significance of the contribution. Honorees shall have demonstrated that they have made major investments of time, energy, expertise, or resources for the public good.
Individuals making nominations will be asked to answer completely three questions: Why do you feel this person’s contribution is significant? Why do you consider his/her contribution to be lasting or even timeless? What specific impact has his/her contribution made on the quality of life in Hendersonville and Henderson County?
NOMINATIONS:
Nomination forms will be available on August 2nd. You may visit the City of Hendersonville website: hendersonvillenc.gov/walk-of-fame-nominations, the office of Henderson County Travel & Tourism, or Terry Wilson at Henderson County offices. Nomination forms are due by September 6th. Selection of the 2017 honorees will be made by October 14th. The announcement of each honoree will be made at an event in December. This event will be a play directed by Tom Orr, “Unwrapping Local History.” The play will be held at the Henderson County Historic Courthouse on December 15th, 16th, and 17th. A special event is being planned for the spring of 2017 to formally recognize the honorees. This will take place following the placement of the designated markers (January – March).
DESIGN OF THE WALK OF FAME:
The walk will be developed in phases, eventually extending from the Historic Court House to the City Hall. Enclosed is a design of the walk of fame plan.
“Our primary goal is to honor individuals for the contributions they have made in our community”- Virginia Gambill, Walk of Fame Steering Committee.
For more information about The Walk of Fame project, nominations, and upcoming events you may visit the City website at www.hvlnc.gov or contact Tom Orr, thomas.orr33@yahoo.com or Virginia Gambill, vgambill@morrisbb.net
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