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State Open Government Hall of FameContact:
There are heroes among us. Heroes who may be well known within their respective states and communities, but whose labors have gone unrecognized elsewhere. Heroes whose efforts have kept state and local government records and meetings open and accessible to their fellow citizens. It is time to recognize these heroes in the same way we recognize the heroes of the federal Freedom of Information Act. The State Open Government Hall of Fame honors those whose lifetime commitment to citizen access, open government and freedom of information has left a legacy at the state and local level. ELIGIBILITY The State 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:
Please send all nominations material to:
JUDGING A screening committee of leaders from the Society of Professional Journalists and National Freedom of Information Coalition will evaluate all nominees and select the winners. For questions, please contact Charles Davis, NFOIC Executive Director, at 573/882-5736 or daviscn@missouri.edu.
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