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Criteria & Application

Your Nominee MUST meet the criteria below.

By submitting an application you agree that the nominee has met the criteria listed here.

Entertainment Awards:

Solo Artist/ Individual Performer Criteria: The nominee must have lived in Oswego County and performed there for at least five years.

Music Ensemble/ Band Criteria: The nominee band must have at least one member who lived in Oswego County and performed there for at least five years.

Educator Criteria: The nominee must have lived in Oswego County and been a music instructor for at least five years.

Enrichment Nominee Criteria: The nominee must have enriched the Oswego County music community; residence in Oswego County is not required.

Joseph P. Spereno Hall of Fame Award:

Suitable for Individual or Band. The nominee(s) must have at least one member who lived in Oswego County and performed there for at least five years. To qualify, the nominee must have performed and recorded ORIGINAL music (on vinyl, LP, CD, MP3, etc.) and provide proof of recordings as necessary.

Deadline: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no specific deadline.
Ownership of Materials: All materials submitted become the permanent property of the Oswego Music Hall of Fame (OMHOF) and will not be returned.
Use of Materials: If the nominee is selected, the materials provided may be used on our website and/or in publications. You may be asked to send more photographs as needed.
Incomplete Application: Your application will only be considered if it is complete. You must answer all questions and submit supporting materials.
If the nominee is not chosen for induction in the current year, the application will remain active for consideration in future years. Although the application will not expire, it's good practice to update the submission annually.

Want to Nominate Someone?

Criteria & Application

Complete the Online Application