This distinctive honor is the highest honor that the organization can bestow and of which no more than two per year, in addition to the national designations, can be awarded.

Those who receive this honor have made a significant contribution toward the objectives of NENA above and beyond the chapter level. Honorary members have served a full term as President of NENA or 6 years as a Regional Director, or made at least five major accomplishments that have contributed significantly to the betterment of the association and whose contribution to public safety is so outstanding that it is of lasting importance to the advancement of the profession. It is intended to reflect honor upon NENA as well as upon the individual.

Criteria for selection:

The Hall of Fame award cannot be purchased; it must be earned. To be eligible for honorary membership, a person should be so outstanding that there can be no question about his/her suitability, and meet the criteria outlined below.

1. Nominee must be a member in good standing with the organization.
2. Nominee must hold ENP certification.
3. The designation should recognize the contribution of an individual per se, rather than that of an individual representing the accomplishments of many.
4. The person elected to Hall of Fame should be of such caliber as to reflect honor upon NENA by this designation.
5. Honorary membership should be conferred because of a contribution of more than passing interest and of more than local or regional achievement. The contribution may be to emergency communications or to a closely related field.
6. Other guidelines for determining eligibility may include: Participation at local and/o regional/state level, chairing a committee or task force, serving as chapter officer, volunteering time, effort and/or money or material goods that directly enhance public safety, providing industry related presentations, authoring articles, mentoring members, etc.

Hall of Fame Benefits:

• Membership dues are waived for life, beginning the next billing cycle, and are nontransferable.
• Reduced conference registration for Annual Conferences for life
• Special invitations to conference events.
• Complimentary copies of the Emergency Number Professional magazine (as desired).
• Listing in the special Hall of Fame section of NENA publications and web listing.
• Receives Hall of Fame Plaque and Hall of Fame Lapel Pin.