Open Government Hall of Fame Nominations Being Solicited

The National Freedom of Information Act Coalition is soliciting nominations for inclusion in a state open government Hall of Fame.  Details follow:

ELIGIBILITY

The Open Government Hall of Fame is open to anyone who has made a substantial, sustained and lasting contribution to open government or freedom of information within one particular state. Even if the nominee has been active in national efforts or national organizations, the judges will only consider accomplishments at the state level.

Nominees may come from government, the media, the non-profit sector, the legal profession, or any other area of endeavor that involves citizen access to government records, meetings and procedures.

Nominees may be living or dead, active or retired.

NOMINATIONS

Nominations should include the following:

    •     Cover letter identifying the nominee and the person or group making the nomination.

    •     Adequate support material to demonstrate the worthiness of the nominee.


Please send all nomination materials to:

Charles Davis, Executive Director
NFOIC Headquarters
University of Missouri
133 Neff Hall
Columbia, MO 65211


Nominations must be received by February 1, 2008.


JUDGING


All nominees will be evaluated by a screening committee of SPJ and NFOIC leaders, who will select the winners.

For questions, please contact Charles Davis at 573/882-5736 or daviscn@missouri.edu