2026 Florida Ag Hall of Fame Nominations

Nomination Form and Instructions

DEADLINE: All nominations must be received via this form no later than 5 p.m. August 1. It is required that you use this form and upload the appropriate supporting materials. This ensures that all nominations can be equally and more effectively evaluated. Please review Section V for detailed instructions. Questions? Email nominate@floridaaghalloffame.org or call 813-230-1918.

Section I: Nominee Contact Information
Section I: Nominee Contact Information
Full legal name of nominee*

PrefixFirst NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Preferred Name/Nickname
Spouse's Name (if living)
Nominee's Address (if living)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Please list the contact information (name, cell and email) for any of the living children of the nominee.
Does this nominee know about being nominated? Unless told different, any/all communication will be through the Nominator.

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Section III: Nominee Background and Qualifications
Section III: Nominee Background and Qualifications
Nominee Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Nominee Birthplace
Nominee Education
High School and Year Graduated*
Please list colleges attended, graduation year and degree(s) obtained.*
Please list any other education not listed above.
Nominee Employment/Business History
Please list employment history in order, starting with most recent. Include company name, location, years of service and title/position held.*
Nominee Professional Service
Please list the top organizations/associations/committee involvements or appointments tied to Nominee occupation/profession. Include the organization name, position/office(s) held, dates of service and/or dates of membership.
Nominee Non-Work Related Service
Please list the top civic/church/community organization involvements. Include the organization name, position/office(s) held, dates of service and/or dates of membership.
Nominee Honors
Please list the Nominee's top five honors, awards, citations and other recognition of a meritorious nature associated with profession/work, civic, church or any other affiliations. Include who the recognition was from, description/name of the honor and date.

Section IV: More Detailed Information on Nominee's Qualifications
Section IV: More Detailed Information on Nominee's Qualifications
References

Please list three individuals (besides nominator and relatives of nominee) and provide their contact information to serve as references. These individuals should be able to provide additional information on the nominee's qualifications, if required. These individuals can also send in reference letters.
Reference 1
Reference 2
Reference 3
Reason for Nominating
Please provide your reasoning for why the nominee deserves this honor and why you have chosen to nominate.*

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Biographical Sketch of Nominee
Please provide a biographical sketch and/or outline any/all information on the nominee that demonstrates why they should be inducted into the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame.*

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Section V: Supporting documents/items required/instructions
Section V: Supporting documents/items required/instructions

All entries and their supporting documents must be submitted digitally using this form by 5 p.m. Sept. 1
Reference Letters: Please include all letters of support/reference with the nomination submission. **The number is not limited and letters are highly recommended.** Letters received after the application is submitted are not guaranteed to be considered.

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Additional Supporting Material: Individual nominators may submit up to FIVE photos/images and FIVE PDF files of newspaper articles highlighting the Nominee's service to agriculture. These items must be submitted digitally through this form. Digital copies of photos and PDF scans of newspaper articles are accepted.*

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Nominee Photo: Please include no more than two high-resolution images of the nominee (color preferred). These photos do not have to be the official ones used by the Hall of Fame for the banquet and plaques. The inductee will be given a chance to provide a corrected photo.*

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Nomination Form and Instructions