Virginia Communications Hall of Fame seeking nominees for 2016

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The Virginia Communications Hall of Fame is seeking nominees for its 2016 class of inductees.

The Hall of Fame seeks to induct persons born in Virginia or persons born elsewhere who have become distinctively identified with Virginia and who have made outstanding long-term contributions in the field of communications.

The Hall of Fame, established by the Richard. T. Robertson School of Media and Culture at Virginia Commonwealth University (formerly School of Mass Communications) in 1986, recognizes individuals who have shown exceptional achievement in the fields of print journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, digital, social and interactive media, communications arts and communications education. The Hall of Fame has 158 members.

Nominations must be received by Nov. 20 and should include:

• A letter of nomination that identifies the nominee and describes, in as much detail as possible, the professional contributions to communication of the nominee as well as the nominee’s Virginia connection.

• Contact information for the nominee (or, if deceased, of one of the nominee’s family members) including address, telephone and email address.

• Names and contact information for at least two individuals whom the Hall of Fame Selection Committee could contact for additional information on behalf of the nominee.

Although not required, it is recommended to submit additional letters of support for the nominee.

Nominations should be sent to:

Attn: Lauren Stewart, Assistant Director for Development
Virginia Communications Hall of Fame
Robertson School
Virginia Commonwealth University
901 W. Main St., Room 2216 P.O. Box 842034
Richmond, VA 23284-2034

Nominations can also be submitted electronically to Lauren Stewart at stewartla@vcu.edu.