Chickasaw Hall of Fame nominations now accepted

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 class of the Chickasaw Hall of Fame.

Nominees may be Chickasaw citizens who are either living or deceased, but no current Chickasaw Nation employees or elected officials of the tribal government currently serving a term of office are eligible. Nominees must be enrolled citizens of the Chickasaw Nation. They are not required to reside in Oklahoma. Nominations may be submitted by anyone.

Nominees must have distinguished themselves in their business, profession, cultural activity, art or vocation, bringing honor to the Chickasaw people. Nominees may also have made an impact by making outstanding contributions to the Chickasaw Nation or society in general. 

Inductees must commit to being present for the 2026 induction ceremony, and those who nominate citizens for posthumous induction must attend.

New inductees are honored with a plaque in the Chickasaw Nation Aaholiitobli' Honor Garden, a beautiful and serene monument dedicated to Chickasaw Hall of Fame members.

Located on the Chickasaw Cultural Center campus in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the honor garden is an original design inspired by the four directions and incorporating spiral symbols indicative of traditional Chickasaw culture.

To view current Chickasaw Hall of Fame members, visit the honor garden in person at the Chickasaw Cultural Center or online at HOF.Chickasaw.net.

To submit a nomination, visit HOF.Chickasaw.net. All nominations are due by Monday, Nov. 3.