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Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission

General Information
  • Formal Name:
    Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission
  • Contact Person:
    Trevor Jones
  • Purpose:
    To bring public attention and official recognition to those Nebraskans who have achieved prominence during their lives.
  • How Many Affectable:
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  • How Many Served:
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  • Year Created:
    1961
  • Year Active:
    1961 to present
  • Sunset Date:
    None
Authorization
  • Authorization Citation:
    72-724 - 72-720.01
  • Parent Agency:
    Nebraska State Historical Society
Memberships and Meetings
  • Number Of Members:
    7
  • Who Appoints:
    6 appointed by the Governor. The Director of the Nebraska State Historical Society shall serve as the seventh member
  • Legislative Approval:
    No
  • Qualifications Of Members:
    Appreciation of the history and culture of the state. No more than three members from the same political party.
  • Per Diem:
    No
  • Expense Reimbursement:
    Yes
  • Term Length:
    Six years
  • Terms Rotate or Expire At Once:
    Terms Rotate
Meetings Required In:
  • Required FY 17-18:
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  • Held FY 17-18:
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  • Required FY 18-19:
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  • Held FY 18-19:
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  • Required FY 19-20:
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  • Held FY 19-20:
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Operations
  • Support Staff:
    None
  • Shared or Separate:
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  • FY 17-18 Budget:
    0
  • FY 18-19 Budget:
    0
  • FY 19-20 Budget:
    0
  • Other Funding Sources:
    Donations in support
  • Spending Authority:
    Hall of Fame Commission Trust Fund
Accomplishments
  • Since July 1, 2016:
    By statute, the Hall of Fame Commission has a five year process, culminating in the installation of a new member of the Hall of Fame and the installation of a bust in the Capitol. In 2019 the Commission installed a bust of Thomas Rogers Kimball. Nominations for a new selection opened on January 1, 2020 and the process will continue until 2024 when another member is inducted.