Dear Nominator:

Induction into the Taft Alumni Hall of Fame is an honor that we take very seriously. Our mission is to recognize those among us who have exemplified the standards of Taft and who have distinguished themselves by making significant contributions to their community and/or to their country.

To make a nomination, please complete the following application in its entirety. Follow the directions for completion printed on the form. Detail the nominee’s activities and attach any corroborating information such as magazine or newspaper articles, announcements, etc. We encourage you to submit the application even if the nominee is lacking in a particular area; we recognize that each person has unique strengths and weaknesses that will be judged as a whole.

We ask that you be thorough. Incomplete applications will be returned with a request that you provide the missing data by a specific date to ensure that the nomination committee is not delayed in its decisions.

Please note that we will not accept applications sent to us via email or any other electronic means. Mailthe completed application to the following address:

Taft Alumni Association

C/oTaftHigh School

6530 West Bryn Mawr Avenue

Chicago, IL 60631

Sincerely,

Your Friends at the

Taft Alumni Association

/ TAA Hall of Fame Nomination
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Nominator’s Information
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Relation of Nominator to Nominee (family, classmate, teacher, etc.)
Hall of Fame Nominee’s Information
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Important…

Please attach photocopies of any corroborating information such as magazine or newspaper articles, announcements, etc., or give references where this information may be found including Internet websites. This will help the nomination committee in their deliberations.

Taft Hall of Fame Nomination Application

Description of Nominee’s Achievements
1. Describe outstanding achievement in scholastic pursuits as evidenced by degrees, awards and/or honors conferred upon your nominee by institutions of higher education. If known, describe your nominee’s scholastic achievements at Taft.
2. Describe outstanding achievement in vocational pursuits as evidenced by awards and/or honors conferred upon your nominee by colleagues, organizations or government agencies.

Taft Hall of Fame Nomination Application

3. Describe contributions made by your nominee to the community, country, and/or made internationally.
4. Describe meritorious recognition for some action taken by your nominee, services provided or exemplary accomplishments.

Taft Hall of Fame Nomination Application

5. Describe significant philanthropic involvement by your nominee.
6. Provide any other criteria regarding your nominee which ought to be considered.
Nominator’s Signature / Date

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