We’re halfway through December, which means time is running out for those wishing to make a nomination to the Lower Verde Valley Hall of Fame. The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 31, with the forms available at either our office (16508 E. Laser Drive, Suite 101) or by heading online to lowerverdevalleyhalloffame.org.

Once you’ve filled out the nomination, all you have to do is mail it to Barb Hansen at bjhansen1@cox.net, or send it to 16929 E. Salida Dr. Fountain Hills, AZ 85268.

As we’ve noted in the past, the purpose of the Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals, living or deceased, whose history of involvement has contributed in some positive way to the betterment of the communities of the lower Verde Valley including Fountain Hills, the Verde Communities, Fort McDowell and Goldfield Ranch. As such, nominations are being accepted from anyone in these communities.

Candidates to be considered for election to the Hall of Fame in 2019 must have resided or been active in the Lower Verde Valley area on or before Dec. 31, 2009.

As a final note, consideration for election will be based on the individual’s contributions in one or more of the following categories: Arts and Culture, Business and Professions, Community Service, Education, Governmental Activities and Religious and Spiritual Activities.

The Hall of Fame is all about recognizing individuals who have helped make our community a special place to live, and The Times looks forward to celebrating those contributions when the winners are announced in early 2019.