{"id":12484,"date":"2020-02-26T00:32:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T05:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wof.wowie.co\/?page_id=12484"},"modified":"2026-03-09T05:17:55","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:17:55","slug":"nominationfaqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/walkoffame.com\/nominationfaqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Nomination FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1582695339965{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;innner_banner_bg&#8221;][vc_row distortion=&#8221;on&#8221; distortion_intensity=&#8221;-5&#8243; bklyn_overlay=&#8221;true&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585886272748{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/walkoffame.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Hollywood-Walk-Of-Fame.jpg?id=13967) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; background_distortion_1=&#8221;4793&#8243; 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}#bklyn_btn_69d7010b09956 .bklyn-btn:active { color:#000000 !important; background-color:#ffffff !important; }<\/style><div id=\"bklyn_btn_69d7010b09956\" class=\"bklyn-btn-holder tab-style-buttons__button-active bklyn-btn-center bklyn-btn-tablet-center bklyn-btn-mobile-center\"><a title=\"\"   href=\"#\" target=\"_self\" class=\"bklyn-btn  bklyn-btn-normal\" ><span class=\"ut-btn-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#bklyn_btn_69d7010b099af .bklyn-btn { color:#a78a4c !important; background-color:#dedede !important; }#bklyn_btn_69d7010b099af .bklyn-btn:hover{ color:#000000 !important; background-color:#dedede !important; }#bklyn_btn_69d7010b099af .bklyn-btn:focus{ color:#000000 !important; background-color:#dedede !important; }#bklyn_btn_69d7010b099af .bklyn-btn:active { color:#000000 !important; background-color:#dedede !important; }<\/style><div id=\"bklyn_btn_69d7010b099af\" class=\"bklyn-btn-holder  bklyn-btn-center bklyn-btn-tablet-center bklyn-btn-mobile-center\"><a title=\"\"   href=\"https:\/\/awards.walkoffame.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"bklyn-btn  bklyn-btn-normal\" ><span class=\"ut-btn-text\">Nomination Dashboard<\/span><\/a><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Q: How can I nominate someone for a Walk of Fame Star?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: You can nominate your favorite celebrity with their permission in writing by submitting an official application through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/awards.walkoffame.com\/\"><strong>Walk Of Fame Nomination Dashboard<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How can I find out if someone has a star on the Walk of Fame?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: You can find star locations on the Walk of Fame Directory located in the \u2018Find a Star\u2019 section of our official website www.walkoffame.com.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Who can do the nominating?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is there an application fee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes, there is a $275 application fee per submission every two years. All fees are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes. One posthumous award may be given each year and a family member must accept the award.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can someone who is deceased be nominated for a star immediately?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No. A posthumous nomination has a two year waiting period.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Is posthumous waiting period two years after the date of their death?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Yes. There is a two year waiting period after death.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can I nominate someone who doesn\u2019t fit in any of the six categories?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: No. The categories do not change and the nominee must be or have been active in the field of entertainment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How long after someone has been selected will the ceremony take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The recipient has up to two years to schedule their ceremony.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: If a nominee isn\u2019t selected during the voting process, do I have to re-submit the application for the following year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: What is the cost of a Walk of Fame star ceremony?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Can Honorees select the location of their star?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How often are stars voted in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: How many nominations are submitted each year?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The Committee receives an average of two hundred applications a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: When does the Committee meet?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The Committee meets once a year, in June and vote for honorees for the following year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Who are the members of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: Each of the six categories is represented by someone with expertise in that field and are Walk of Famers themselves.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Does the Walk of Fame Selection Committee accept signatures, petitions or phone calls?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A: The Committee does not accept signatures, phone calls, e- mails, or any form of petitions for a nomination. 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