City of Moreno Valley
CITY HALL OF FAME PROGRAM
CRITERIA/GUIDELINES
Presented by
Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission
Spring 2026
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Purpose and Scope
2. Mission Statement
3. Induction Categories
4. Standards of Conduct
5. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
6. Eligibility Requirements
7. Selection Criteria
8. Nomination Process
9. Selection Process
10. Criteria for Removal
11. Recognition and Induction
12. Administration and Oversight
13. Amendments
1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
1.1 Purpose
The City of Moreno Valley City Hall of Fame (“Hall of Fame”) recognizes individuals, groups, and organizations whose leadership, service, or achievements have made a significant and lasting contribution to the City of Moreno Valley and its residents. The program preserves the City’s history, celebrates excellence, and strengthens civic pride.
1.2 Scope
The Hall of Fame honors contributions across civic, cultural, economic, educational, and community disciplines. Honorees may be living or deceased and may include residents, former residents, or individuals whose work substantially benefited the City of Moreno Valley.
2. MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the City Hall of Fame is to honor individuals, groups, and organizations whose achievements, leadership, or service demonstrate exceptional merit and have produced a lasting positive impact on the City of Moreno Valley and its community.
3. INDUCTION CATEGORIES
Inductions may be made within the following categories:
• Civic Leadership and Public Service
Recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in government, public administration, or civic organizations. Honorees in this category have significantly
influenced public policy, community planning, or civic advancement through elected or appointed office, advocacy, or sustained public leadership that improved the quality of life in the community.
• Community Service and Volunteerism
Honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions through volunteer efforts, charitable work, nonprofit leadership, or grassroots initiatives. Nominees in this category demonstrate sustained commitment to serving others and have created measurable, positive impact within the community without primary financial compensation. • Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
Recognizes individuals who have enriched the community through achievements in visual arts, performing arts, literature, music, film, cultural preservation, or entertainment. Honorees have demonstrated excellence, creativity, and influence that elevates community identity, cultural awareness, or artistic reputation at the local, regional, or national level.
• Business, Industry, and Economic Development
Honors individuals who have significantly contributed to economic growth, job creation, entrepreneurship, innovation, or industry leadership. Nominees may include founders, executives, or professionals whose work strengthened the local economy, fostered business development, or enhanced the community’s economic sustainability and reputation.
• Education and Youth Development
Recognizes educators, administrators, mentors, coaches, or advocates who have made substantial contributions to academic achievement, youth leadership, character development, or lifelong learning. Honorees in this category demonstrate measurable and lasting impact on students and young people.
• Public Safety and Military Service
Honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service in law enforcement, fire services, emergency response, or military service. Recognition may be based on valor, leadership, sustained service, or extraordinary contributions that enhanced safety, security, or national defense while reflecting positively on the community.
• Sports and Athletics
Recognizes individuals who have achieved excellence in athletic performance, coaching, sports administration, or athletic leadership. Honorees have demonstrated outstanding accomplishment, sportsmanship, and positive representation of the community at competitive levels.
• Lifetime Achievement/Special Recognition
Honors individuals, families, or organizations whose contributions have left a meaningful, lasting, and transformative imprint on the community’s identity, heritage, and overall development. This recognition celebrates a sustained body of work demonstrating long-term excellence, leadership, and impact across one or more areas of civic, cultural, economic, or social life. This designation may also recognize extraordinary singular acts of significance or unique contributions that do not fall neatly within other categories but have permanently shaped the character, reputation, or historical narrative of the community. Posthumous recognition is appropriate within this category.
Categories may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect community priorities.
4. Standards of Conduct
Induction into the Hall of Fame is reserved for individuals whose achievements are accompanied by conduct that reflects positively on the City of Moreno Valley. Nominees must demonstrate a consistent pattern of character, integrity, and ethical behavior throughout their personal and professional lives.
Character is reflected in the nominee’s demonstrated pattern of responsibility, respect for others, and positive contributions to the community over time.
Integrity requires adherence to strong moral and ethical principles, including accountability, fairness, and consistency between words and actions.
Honesty includes truthfulness, transparency, and avoidance of deception or misrepresentation in personal, professional, and public matters.
A nominee’s moral code should be evidenced by lawful conduct, respect for community standards, and decisions that reflect responsibility and good judgment. Evaluation shall focus on documented behavior and actions rather than personal beliefs or viewpoints.
Educational background, professional credentials, or formal training may support a nominee’s qualifications but shall not substitute for demonstrated impact, service, and ethical conduct.
5. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
The City of Moreno Valley is committed to an inclusive and equitable Hall of Fame process.
Nominations and selections shall be made without discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.
Active outreach shall be encouraged to ensure representation of historically underrecognized individuals, communities, and contributions that reflect the full diversity of Moreno Valley.
6. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
6.1 Time Requirement
• Living nominees must have resided in, worked in, or provided substantial service to the City of Moreno Valley for a minimum of five (5) years.
• Nominees must have completed the body of work or achievement for which they are being recognized prior to nomination.
• Posthumous nominees must have been deceased for a minimum of one (1) year.
6.2 Minimum Participation or Contribution
Nominees must demonstrate either:
• Sustained involvement or service with meaningful impact on the City, or
• A singular achievement of exceptional significance that resulted in long-term community benefit.
6.3 Ineligibility
• Currently elected City officials are not eligible while serving in office. • City employees directly administering the Hall of Fame program are not eligible during employment.
7. SELECTION CRITERIA
Nominees are evaluated based on:
• Impact on the City of Moreno Valley and its Residents Refers to the measurable and meaningful effect an individual’s actions, leadership, or achievements have had on the City of Moreno Valley and its residents. Impact may be demonstrated through improved services, expanded opportunities, economic growth, cultural enrichment, enhanced public safety, or other tangible benefits that positively influenced the community at large or a defined population within the city.
• Longevity, Consistency, and Significance of Contributions Evaluates the duration, reliability, and overall importance of the nominee’s contributions. This includes sustained involvement over time, consistent demonstration of excellence or service, and the degree to which the contributions produced substantial and lasting results rather than short-term or isolated achievements.
• Leadership, Integrity, and Ethical Conduct
Assesses the nominee’s character and example within the community. Leadership includes the ability to inspire, guide, or positively influence others. Integrity and ethical conduct refer to adherence to moral principles, honesty, accountability, and behavior that reflects positively on the City of Moreno Valley. Nominees should demonstrate conduct that upholds community standards and public trust.
• Advancement of Community Pride or Quality of Life
Measures on how the nominee’s accomplishments have enhanced civic pride, strengthened community identity, improved public well-being, or elevated Moreno Valley’s reputation locally, regionally, or nationally. This may include contributions that foster unity, cultural appreciation, youth development, public engagement, or improved living conditions.
• Alignment with the Mission and Values of the Hall of Fame Determines whether the nominee’s achievements and conduct reflect the stated purpose, mission, and standards of the Hall of Fame. Recognition should reinforce the Hall’s commitment to honoring excellence, service, integrity, and meaningful contributions that positively shape the City of Moreno Valley.
8. NOMINATION PROCESS
8.1 Public Call for Nominations
A public call for nominations will be announced at the July EHPC meeting, with potential inductees to be revealed by December 3 in celebration of the City of Moreno Valley’s birthday.
8.2 Submission Requirements
Each nomination must include:
• A completed official nomination form
• A written narrative describing the nominee’s qualifications and impact • Supporting documentation such as letters of support, media coverage, or testimonials
• Self-nominations shall not be accepted
8.3 Administrative Review
City staff review submissions for eligibility and completeness. Incomplete or ineligible nominations do not advance to the EHPC review.
8.4 Nomination Duration
Eligible nominations remain active for three (3) years and may be reconsidered without resubmission.
9. SELECTION PROCESS
9.1 Selection Committee
A Hall of Fame Selection Committee comprised of:
• EHPC
• City staff to provide administrative support
9.2 Voting
• Group discussion amongst the EHPC to determine the final recommended inductees • Two-thirds majority vote required for recommendation to City Council • Committee may select fewer than the maximum number of recommended inductees or none if standards are not met
9.3 Annual Induction Limit
No more than eight (8) inductees may be selected per year unless otherwise recommended by EHPC for City Council consideration.
10. CRITERIA FOR REMOVAL
• Any behavior deemed inappropriate by the EPHC, City Council and or City staff. • False information on application
• Violation of City policies and regulations
• Convicted of crimes of moral turpitude
• Felony charges and criminal convictions within the last five years that were not previously disclosed
11. RECOGNITION AND INDUCTION
Inductees to be formally recognized through:
• A City-sponsored induction ceremony
• Plaques, certificates, or permanent displays
• Inclusion in a digital or physical Hall of Fame archive
12. ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT
The Hall of Fame program is administered by the Environmental and Historical Preservation Commission or other designated City staff, with oversight consistent with City policies, and as directed by City Council. Procedures may be reviewed periodically for effectiveness and transparency.
13. AMENDMENTS
These guidelines may be amended by the EHPC or as directed by City Council and shall apply prospectively.