The UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication will accept nominations through Jan. 28, 2012, for this year’s inductees to the N.C. Halls of Fame in Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations.

The Halls of Fame, based in the school, recognize native North Carolinians – or people distinctively identified with the state – who have made outstanding and career-long contributions to journalism, advertising or public relations.

Nominations should be made in writing to interim dean Dulcie Straughan. The N.C. Halls of Fame committee of faculty, alumni and leading professionals makes final selections.

Send nominations to:

Dean Susan King
Carroll Hall, Campus Box 3365
School of Journalism and Mass Communication
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3365

The N.C. Journalism Hall of Fame began with inductions in 1981 of inaugural honorees Josephus Daniels (posthumously), Charles Kuralt, C.A. "Pete" McKnight, Vermont Royster and Tom Wicker. The school established the N.C. Advertising Hall of Fame in 1988. The inaugural honoree was Charles R. Price. The N.C. Public Relations Hall of Fame also began in 1988. John Harden (posthumously) was the first honoree.

The 2012 induction ceremony will be held Sunday, April 15 at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill.

More information on the N.C. Halls of Fame is available at jomc.unc.edu/hof.