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| About the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation: |
Support The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Inc. THE POWER OF OUR PAST: FUELING THE FUTURE The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. (AFHF), is an international, industry-wide effort organized to research, collect and preserve its cultural, economic and artistic history, as well as to honor those individuals whose outstanding achievements have contributed to the continued growth and development of the U.S. furniture industry. The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. was founded on George Washington’s birthday, February 22, 1988, by a group of nine concerned executives who identified the need to preserve the rich heritage of the furniture history. In order to be eligible for AFHF membership, candidates must meet the following criteria: be incorporated or qualified to do business in any of the fifty states or the District of Columbia as an individual, corporation, partnership or other business entity, and have been engaged directly as a retailer, supplier, manufacturer, importer of home furnishings products for wholesale or retail distribution, association, designer, sales representative, and other home furnishings related entities in the United States; have agreed to support and promote the affairs and activities of the AFHF; and is not affiliated with or part of any city, county, state or federal governmental agency including any foreign governmental body. Members can nominate individuals who have made significant contributions to the U.S. home furnishings industry for induction to the AFHF. |
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| Foundation Membership: |
Become an active member by joining the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation today. Foundation members identify, nominate and elect candidates for induction into the American Furniture Hall of Fame. Memberships are available worldwide in several categories giving all industry partners the opportunity to become an active member. All contributions are tax deductible. American Furniture Hall of Fame, Inc. CLICK HERE to download a membership form (pdf file). |
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| How To Nominate A Candidate To The AFHF: |
Each year, members are asked to provide a list of potential nominees for election into the American Furniture Hall of Fame. Nominees may include furniture manufacturers, retailers, sales representatives, furniture designers, suppliers, association management, and others who have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the American furniture industry. Candidates may be nominated and elected posthumously. To nominate a candidate, please download and print out these pdf forms: Please carefully review the Candidate Qualifications and Requirements in consideration of nominees who have made notable contributions to the development and growth of the American furniture industry. Candidates may be nominated and elected posthumously. Members may nominate one qualified individual. To do so, complete the Nomination Form (download pdf file above) and prepare a written biography of 500 words or less. A print or digital 300 dpi photo of the candidate must be enclosed. All nominations must be seconded in writing by another AFHF member. There is a one-time nomination fee of $500 to cover the costs of the nomination process. Candidates who have been nominated previously may be re-nominated and also require another AHFA member to second the nomination in writing. The completed nomination package must be sent to: American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. A numbered ballot for voting, a listing of the nominees and a Candidates Roster of bios will be sent to you. New members will be announced and inducted at the AFHF banquet during the October High Point Market. We encourage you to play this vital role in honoring and preserving the record of accomplishment of our industry’s great leaders. It is one of our greatest responsibilities to future generations as well as a great privilege afforded to you as a member of the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation. |
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