Oct. 5, 2005

The Michigan Walk of Fame is accepting nominations for its first inductees. Nominations can be made in six categories at www.michiganwalkoffame.com. The Michigan Walk of Fame was created to honor Michigan residents, past or present, who have contributed significantly to the state, nation or world. The nomination process is open to all current and former state residents.

The Michigan Walk of Fame will feature bronze plaques embedded in the sidewalks of downtown Lansing, Michigan's capital city. Each plaque will display information about the inductee's life and contribution. The first twelve inductees, two in each of six categories, will be unveiled during Michigan Week, May 20-26, 2006. 

The Michigan Walk of Fame is the first comprehensive walk of fame in the nation to honor resident contributions on a statewide basis. This outdoor exhibit will be accessible year-round with additional plaques honoring new inductees placed annually.

The Michigan Walk of Fame is a strategic partnership between the Lansing Principal Shopping District/Downtown Lansing, Inc., the Michigan Historical Museum, and the City of Lansing. Financed through corporate sponsorships and individual tax-deductible contributions, the Michigan Walk of Fame will not require public funding.

The Michigan Walk of Fame nomination categories are:

• Arts and Entertainment                          
• Athletics and Recreation
• Business and Industry
• Civic and Community Leadership
• Education and Literature
• Medicine, Science and Technology

A list of potential nominees is provided on the Michigan Walk of Fame Web site. The nomination deadline is Friday, Dec. 2, 2005.

The Lansing Principal Shopping District/Downtown Lansing Inc. represents the interests of over 1,000 downtown businesses.


CONTACT:  Kevin Green, (517) 487-3322, or Matt Weingarden, (517) 487-1661, both of the Principal Shopping District

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