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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12 noon. No exceptions.  All nominations will be considered in the annual Walk of Fame Committee meeting to be held in June. The Walk of Fame Committee will make selections for the year 2026.

The Chamber will accept applications beginning this month via our Walk of Fame website on www.walkoffame.com.  There is a $275 application fee to apply.

“It is that time again! Celebrities can now be submitted for consideration for a Walk of Fame star for the Class of 2026,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “Our Walk of Fame applications will be available starting April 1.  This is an easy way to nominate your favorite entertainer or client with their permission, in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Recording, Radio, Live Theatre/Live Performance, and Sports Entertainment! The Walk of Fame Committee will select an elite group of personalities to become our newest Walk of Famers and continue to help make Hollywood the most famous landmark in the world!” added Martinez.

Please submit a completed nomination application and a commitment to sponsor the star. Potential nominees must sign off in writing on the nomination forms and agree to attend the event to accept the honor if selected.  “Anyone, including fans can nominate their favorite celebrity, with the written permission of the celebrity,” said Martinez.

Nomination applications can be obtained at www.walkoffame.com

Nomination Procedures: http://www.walkoffame.com/pages/nominations

Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.walkoffame.com/pages/faqs  

The Walk of Fame Committee will select approximately an average of 24 names for insertion onto the world-famous Walk.

Whether nominating an individual or group, the sponsor must submit a photo, a bio and the nominee’s qualifications as well as a list of contributions to the community and civic-oriented participation. A letter of agreement from the nominee or his/her management must be included with the application.  Those selected for stars have a two-year time frame in which to set their ceremony date. The selections expire upon the two-year anniversary of being chosen. Posthumous nominations have a two-year waiting period before they can be nominated.

The Walk of Fame is a global tourist attraction with millions of visitors annually.  We want to ensure that the Walk of Fame and its environs remain a special and spectacular place to visit your nominee’s star if selected and the stars of over 2,800 honorees already enshrined on the Walk. To that end, the Hollywood Chamber maintains a Community Foundation, whose purpose is to enhance the beauty and success of the Hollywood community. We hope honorees, if selected would consider donating memorabilia or other assistance to help the Community Foundation achieve its mission of a better Hollywood, tomorrow.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame does not encourage or endorse online campaigns for fundraising for a star prior to selection. Such initiatives do not impact the selection process for a star on the Walk of Fame. The committee does not accept signatures, phone calls, e-mails, or any form of written or online petitions for a nomination. Beware of all online petitions that collect your email address to no avail. Only official Walk of Fame applications are accepted. “We encourage that you read and fully understand the nomination and selection process on our website www.walkoffame.com,” said Martinez.

New selections will be announced in June or July. See www.walkoffame.com for updates.

FOR PRESS QUESTIONS CONTACT: ANA MARTINEZ   [email protected]  

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME - www.walkoffame.com 

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 – 30 star ceremonies annually broadcast live around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars to the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $85,000 (fee subject to change) and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.  

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 

Since 1921, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce exists to promote and enhance the business, cultural, and civic well-being of Hollywood. With some 700 members, representing over 148,000 employees, the Chamber is the largest business organization in Hollywood and serves as a place for diverse members to foster and implement big ideas that help drive commerce and improve the community of Hollywood. The Hollywood Chamber is the proud steward of two global icons; the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Hollywood Sign. Held in the public trust, the Hollywood Chamber strengthens and promotes business through connecting, coaching, advocating, and innovating. To make a difference, connect with us at hollywoodchamber.net.