# IAAPA HOF Nominations Due Later This Month

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-06-04  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/iaapa-hof-nominations-due-later-this-month/

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## Analysis

IAAPA is accepting Hall of Fame nominations through June 22, 2024, recognizing individuals with extraordinary creativity, leadership, and industry contributions since 1990. The IAAPA Brass Ring Awards submissions remain open with an October 16 deadline.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] IAAPA has recognized Hall of Fame candidates since 1990 — _Replay Magazine article citing IAAPA official guidelines_
- [HIGH] Hall of Fame nomination deadline is June 22 — _Replay Magazine article with explicit deadline_
- [HIGH] Brass Ring Awards submission deadline is October 16 — _Replay Magazine article with explicit deadline_

### Notable Quotes

> "extraordinary individuals whose creativity, leadership and contributions have left a lasting mark on our industry"
> — **IAAPA (official criteria)**
> _Official definition of HOF selection criteria emphasizing industry impact and leadership_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| IAAPA | organization | International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions - manages Hall of Fame and Brass Ring Awards for the broader amusement/entertainment industry |
| IAAPA Expo | event | Annual amusement industry conference where Hall of Fame awards ceremony is held |
| IAAPA Hall of Fame | product | Recognition program established in 1990 honoring industry leaders |
| IAAPA Brass Ring Awards | product | Award program with October 16 submission deadline |

### Signals

- **[event_signal]** IAAPA Hall of Fame and Brass Ring Awards nomination windows announced with specific deadlines (confidence: high) — Explicit deadline dates provided: June 22 for HOF, Oct 16 for Brass Ring Awards

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## Transcript

You can submit Hall of Fame nominations to IAAPA now through June 22. Since 1990, the association has recognized “extraordinary individuals whose creativity, leadership and contributions have left a lasting mark on our industry.” If you know someone whose story deserves to be celebrated at this year’s IAAPA Expo awards ceremony, click here to make the nomination. The IAAPA Brass Ring Awards are also now open, although prospective entrants have time to make their case. The submission deadline isn’t until Oct. 16.

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