The Area XI 2002-2004 Board established the Ring of Fame for those who have made outstanding contributions to the art of Handbell/Handchime ringing. It is intended to recognize and honor commitment to handbells based on exceptional service to AGEHR Area XI, the Sub areas, and/or to Handbell/Handchime ringing in general.

The Area XI Ring of Fame will be awarded every 2 years at the Area XI Festival. There may be no more than 4 recipients per festival. The award may be presented posthumously.

1. Areas of service to Area XI and Handbell Ringing in General
            a. Contributions as an elected officer for local, Sub areas and Area XI.
            b. Volunteer work accomplished at local, Sub area, and Area levels.
            c. Achievement of National recognition for contributions to AGEHR.
            d. Development of materials or methods specific to handbells.
            e. Extended teaching/conducting that has raised the musical standards for ringing.
            f. Compositions for Handbells/Handchimes.
            g. Efforts to expand the art of handbell ringing into new areas: Educational, Community, Church, or other populations.

2. Qualifications for Candidates
            a. The candidate should be a current member of the AGEHR,
                 however exceptions may be approved by the Area XI Board of Directors.
            b. The candidate must have made significant contributions in one or more of the areas listed above.

3. Selection Process
            a. The Area XI Chair-elect is the Chair of the selection committee.
            b. The Anonymous Selection Committee will consist of 5 members in addition to the Chair.
                The Committee members (1 from each sub-area) are appointed by the Area XI Chair upon the recommendation of the Committee Chair.
            c. Nominations may come from members of the Area XI Board, Committee members, and the Area XI membership at large.
            d. Selection criteria and process, and the nomination form will posted to the Area XI webpage no later than October 1 of each odd numbered year.
            e. If a nominee's contributions are in a field for which the nominee has benefited monetarily,
               the nominee must also have contributed to the AGEHR and handbells in general beyond the scope of the personal interest.
            f. No person shall be considered while currently serving on the Area XI Board of Directors.
            g. The Selection Committee will screen the candidates based on the Selection Criteria.
            h. The Selection Committee will prepare a list of the candidates.
                From this list, the Committee will make and approve a final recommendation for the Area XI Board.
            i. The Area XI Board will receive the individual name(s) of the recommended candidate(s) at the Winter board meeting.
               The Area XI Board will accept or reject each individual recommendation.