Q: How can I nominate someone for a Walk of Fame Star?

A: You can nominate your favorite celebrity with their permission in writing by submitting an official application through the Walk Of Fame Nomination Dashboard.

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 located in the ‘Find a Star’ section of our official website www.walkoffame.com.

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: Is there an application fee?

A: Yes, there is a $275 application fee per submission every two years. All fees are subject to change.

Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated?

A: Yes. One posthumous award may be given each year and a family member must accept the award.

Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated for a star immediately?

A: No. A posthumous nomination has a two year waiting period.

Q: Is posthumous waiting period two years after the date of their death?

A: Yes. There is a two year waiting period after death.

Q: Can I nominate someone who doesn’t fit in any of the six 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 selected will the ceremony take place?

A: The recipient has up to two years to schedule their ceremony.

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: What is the cost of a Walk of Fame star ceremony?

A: There is an $85,000 sponsorship fee upon selection. This sponsorship fee is used to cover the creation and installation of the star, inauguration of the honoree, and life-time maintenance of the Walk of Fame landmark. All fees are subject to change.

Q: Can Honorees select the location of their star?

A: No. Honorees cannot select the location of their stars as there are many logistical issues to contend with. The Hollywood Chamber makes sure to select the appropriate location for each honoree.

Q: How often are stars voted in?

A: Stars are voted in once a year in June by Walk of Famers on the Walk of Fame Selection Committee. An average of 24-30 stars are selected per year.

Q: How many nominations are submitted each year?

A: The Committee receives an average of two hundred applications a year.

Q: When does the Committee meet?

A: The Committee meets once a year, in June and vote for honorees for the following year.

Q: Who are the members of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee?

A: Each of the six categories is represented by someone with expertise in that field and are Walk of Famers themselves.

Q: Does the Walk of Fame Selection Committee accept signatures, petitions or 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.