Anyone may nominate a deserving individual as a candidate for selection to the Hall of Fame. Here is a step-by-step outline of the nomination and election process:

1. Rules of Governance – Become familiar with the selection process as outlined in the Hall of Fame’s Rule of Governance. These rules specify the details of the process. They are reviewed annually to ensure that they serve the purpose of selecting candidates fairly and openly. The Rules of Governance can be obtained from the links above.
2. Nomination Form – A standard form has been developed for nominations. All nominations must use this form and may be obtained from the links above.

   The supporting material listed below must accompany a nomination. Nominations lacking this will be pended and the nominator will be notified of missing items.

   • A fully completed Nomination Form.
   • A cover letter from the Nominator detailing the reasons for the nomination.
   • 2 seconding letters in support of the nominee.
   • A short half-page biography (maximum of 200 words) in a format suitable for publication excerpted from the long biography
   • A long biography used to support the nomination that will inform, educate, and describe the contributions, accomplishments, exploits, and history of the nominee. Emphasis should be placed on describing what the nominee has accomplished outside of their area of expertise (maximum of 2 pages or 1,000 words).
   • 1 headshot photo and 9 photos suitable for publication.
3. Timeline – The annual deadline for all nominations is March 1st. The selection timeline is specified in the Rules of Governance and is outlined below as well. All nominations must arrive with a completed nomination form and all supporting materials before this date.
4. Biographical Form – The key part of the application is both biographical forms. The long biography should be used to support the nomination and will inform, educate, and describe the contributions, accomplishments, exploits, and history of the nominee. Emphasis should be placed on describing what the nominee has accomplished outside of their area of expertise. The short half-page biography should be in a format suitable for publication and be excerpted from the long biography.
5. Selection Committee – Each completed nomination application is reviewed in March by the Selection Committee, whose members are regarded as experts in the field and are appointed by the Hall of Fame Chairman. The committee looks closely at each application to ensure the candidate has met the criteria for contribution to the sport in the Intermountain Region. Unsuccessful candidates from prior years are also considered and remain in the candidate pool. The Committee then votes on the candidates to be placed on the election ballot.
6. Voting Panel – A ballot containing the selected candidates in each category is sent to a Voting Panel in March/April. the panel may elect up to three people to be inducted.
7. Board of Trustees Certification – Following the election the Board of Trustees of the Alf Engen Ski Museum will review and certify the election.
8. Announcement – Following certification, the Alf Engen Ski Museum will publicly announce the successful new inductees.
9. Induction – An induction ceremony is held each summer at the appropriate location.