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Hollywood Walk Of Fame Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I nominate someone for a Walk of Fame
Star?
A: We have announced the
Walk
of Fame Star Recipients of 2007.
See how you can
nominate your favorite star for 2008 -- or you may send
us a self-addressed stamped envelope to the
Hollywood Chamber of Commerce at 7018 Hollywood
Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028
Q: Who can do the nominating?
A: Anyone, including a fan, can nominate a celebrity
as long as the celebrity or his/her management is in
agreement with the nomination. If there is no letter
of agreement included from the celebrity or his/her
representative, the committee will not accept the
application.
Q: What is the cost of a Walk of Fame star
ceremony?
A: $25,000 upon selection. The money is used to pay
for the creation and installation of the star, as
well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.
Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated?
A: Yes. One posthumous award is given each year.
Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated for a
star immediately?
A: No. A posthumous nomination has a five year
waiting period.
Q: Is posthumous waiting period 5 years after the
date of their death?
A: Yes. It is a five year waiting period after
death.
Q: Can I nominate someone who doesn’t fit in any
of the five categories?
A: No. The categories do not change and the nominee
must be or have been active in the field of
entertainment.
Q: How long after someone has been nominated will
the ceremony take place?
A: The recipient has up to five years to schedule
their ceremony. If it is not done within the
five-year period, it will expire and an application
must be resubmitted.
Q: Does the committee accept
signatures/petitions/phone calls?
A: The committee does not accept signatures, phone
calls, e-mails, or any form of petitions for a
nomination. Only official Walk of Fame applications
are accepted.
Q: Who are the members of the Walk of Fame
selection committee?
A: Each of the five categories is represented by
someone with expertise in that field.
Q: How often are stars voted in?
A: Stars are voted in once a year in June. An
average of 20 stars are selected per year.
Q: If a nominee isn’t selected during the voting
process, do I have to re-submit the application for
the following year?
A: The application is effective for two years. If,
after two years, the nominee is still not selected,
the applicant can file a new application or send a
letter requesting that the application be
reinstated. Updates on the recipients are accepted
and included in their file.
Q: When does the Committee meet?
A: The Committee meets once a year, in June.
Q: How can I find out if someone has a star on
the Walk of Fame?
A: You can find
star locations on the
Walk of Fame Directory on this website.
Q: Can I attend a Walk of Fame ceremony?
A: Walk of Fame ceremonies are open to the public.
There is a public viewing area set up for all to
enjoy. Please be aware that ceremony dates are
subject to change. Call the Walk of Fame information
line (323-469-8311) or check our website for
verification.
Q: How many nominations are submitted each year?
A: The committee receives an average of two hundred
applications a year.
Q: Why do some stars face one way and others face
another?
A: So that people
walking either direction can see the stars easily.
Q: What are the stars made of?
A: Terrazzo and brass. |
