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HALL OF FAME NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

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NOMINATIONS ARE DUE TO cadetshof@gmail.com BY MAY 16TH, 2026

 

Nominations may be made by email to The Cadets Hall of Fame Committee by any Cadet or Cadet-allied organization alum (including member, staff, admin, current HOF committee member, or volunteer). Such letters should describe the candidate’s qualifications.

 

All letters should be specific about the accomplishments and history of the candidate in the organization. In addition to the narrative, inclusion of a list of bullet points or a numbered list of such things as dates of service, accomplishments, etc., is recommended and appreciated.

 

All letters must contain specific contact information about the author including name, email address, and phone contact. Letters of nomination should not be more than two pages long.

 

• No person may nominate more than one candidate per year for election. However, that person may write letters of support for an unlimited number of candidates in that year.

 

• Each Nomination Letter is required to be supported by two (2) Letters of Support (no more than two and no less than two) describing the nominee’s qualifications. Letters of support should not be more than two pages long.

 

• The author of the nomination letter is responsible to submit the nomination letter and the (2) letters of support at the same time to Cadets Hall of Fame Committee via email attachment at CadetsHOF@gmail.com

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HALL OF FAME BYLAWS

To be eligible, each candidate must have been a marching member, educational staff, administration, or volunteer member of The Cadets, to be inclusive of The Holy Name Cadets, Garfield Cadets, Cadets of Garfield, Garfield Cadets Plebes, The Cadets of Bergen County, The Cadets, The Cadets2, Cadets Winter Percussion, Xcape Dance Studio, Designated Hitters, or Cadets Winter Guard organization for a minimum of one full season.
• There will be no Cadets Hall of Fame class induction in 2025. 
• The 2026 Cadets Hall of Fame nomination process will take place in the late spring of 2026. 
• Voting shall be based upon the nominee’s positive contribution to the organization and impact upon the activity, leadership, stature, and/or record and character.
• Moral character, good citizenship, and outstanding performance during years contributed shall be a consideration. If or should an individual not live up to the
standards of moral character and good citizenship of a Cadets Hall of Fame member, they can be considered for removal by The Hall of Fame Committee.
• Nominations may be made by email to The Cadets Hall of Fame Committee by any Cadet or Cadet-allied organization alum (including member, staff, admin, current HOF committee member, or volunteer). Such letters should describe the candidate’s qualifications. All letters should be specific about the accomplishments and history of the candidate in the organization. In addition to the narrative, inclusion of a list of bullet points or a numbered list of such things as dates of service, accomplishments, etc., is recommended and appreciated. All letters must contain specific contact information about the author including name, email address, and phone contact. Letters of nomination should not be more than two pages long.
• No person may nominate more than one candidate per year for election. However, that person may write letters of support for an unlimited number of candidates in that year.
• Each Nomination Letter is required to be supported by two (2) Letters of Support (no more than two and no less than two) describing the nominee’s qualifications. Letters of support should not be more than two pages long.
• The author of the nomination letter is responsible to submit the nomination letter and the (2) letters of support at the same time to Cadets Hall of Fame Committee via email attachment at CadetsHOF@gmail.com
• If the candidacy is proposed posthumously, please kindly include that information as well.
• No automatic elections based on any specific achievement shall be permitted.
• Nominations that are not selected will not automatically be resubmitted the following year. They must be submitted again to ensure all qualified candidates are included in the next nomination cycle.
• If the same person is nominated by multiple people, the first letters that are submitted will be considered by the Committee. As the committee receives letters, we will list on the Maroon and Gold Alumni website (https://maroonandgoldalumni.wixsite.com/fhnsab) who has been submitted so individuals can make sure they aren’t nominating someone that has already been nominated.
Elections
• Each committee member shall be provided with a link to copies of the letter of nomination and two support letters for each candidate to be individually reviewed.
• The committee will then meet to discuss each, and every candidate and the letters received for their nomination. The committee will then prepare a list to be presented to all alumni asking for their input and comments.
• A maximum of six names will appear on the annual Hall of Fame ballot.
• If there are more than six nominations received, the Hall of Fame Committee will take an initial vote to select the six nominees that will appear on the ballot.
• The final list of candidates will then be published on Maroon and Gold Alumni website, along with their respective letters of nomination and support, asking for the alumni to provide their input and feedback on each candidate for a period of no longer than two weeks. Feedback from alumni should be shared via email to CadetsHOF@gmail.com.
• Committee members will further review the letters and accompanying comments as provided by the body of Cadets Alumni to be discussed at the next meeting. At that meeting, discussions will be held among the committee members in consideration of each candidate.
• Hall of Fame Committee members will then submit their vote(s) for who they feel should be inducted into The Cadets Hall of Fame.
• Voters will choose a maximum of half of the candidates (three of six) for selection into the Hall of Fame; a candidate must be selected by a minimum of 60 percent of the total ballots cast.
Announcement of Inductees
An announcement will go out through the Maroon and Gold Alumni website and social media of the selected candidates at a specific time during, or just prior to, the competition season. The Official Induction Ceremony will take place in Allentown at the DCI East Cadets Alumni gathering in the summer of 2026.
Any question regarding The Cadets Hall of Fame nomination process should be addressed to CadetsHOF@gmail.com
 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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    May 16, 2026                     Cadets Hall of Fame Nomination and Support Letters are

                                                  due

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    May 23, 2026                    List of Final Candidates For Cadets Hall of Fame

                                                 Announced

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    May 23 -June 2, 2026    Alumni Feedback Comments and Support of Candidates    

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    June 5,  2026                   Cadets Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees Announced

 

    June 2026 (TBD),            M&G ALUMNI ASSOCIATION "Spring into Summer 2026

                                                 luncheon"

                                                                      

    Summer 2026                 Alumni Gatherings at various drum corps shows

 

    August 1st, 2026              DCI EAST Cadets Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction

                                                 Ceremony, Alumni Gathering, Champagne Toast, and

                                                 Singing of Corps Song