Nominate a South Shore Legend

Know someone who has a connection to Northwest Indiana and has made a "world of difference" to the area and beyond? Nominate them to be a South Shore Legend.

Below is a nomination form that must be completed for a candidate to be considered as a South Shore LEGEND. All nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. The final selection will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Address all inquiries to Katie Holderby, Legends Project Coordinator at katie@southshorecva.com or (219) 301-7765.

Annual Legend Inductions

The number of South Shore Legends inducted annually will be limited to three Legend plaques. Each plaque may recognize an individual, multiple individuals who contributed to an accomplishment or multiple individuals who represent a category to be similarly honored.

Your Contact Information

Your first name*:

Your last name*:

Your email*:

Your phone number*:

Nominee Information

Name of nominee*:

Nominee's job title (if applicable):

Where in NWI did your nominee make their mark?*:

Let us know where in Northwest Indiana has provided your nominee a home, template, laboratory and/or workshop that has contributed to their accomplishments in a specific field or endeavor.

How has your nominee made a substantial impact?*:

In selecting a South Shore Legend, the emphasis should be on the accomplishment, here or elsewhere, and secondarily on the individual(s). The Legend's accomplishment(s) should have had a substantial impact that still resonates in and/or beyond the region.

Please upload supporting documents.*:

Your nominee’s contributions need to be documented. Please upload no more than two pieces of documentation in the media or other sources to support their contribution.

How does your candidate meet any of the 4 pillars?*:

A South Shore Legend must exemplify at least one of the four pillars - innovation, creativity, courage and/or exploration.

Tell us how they made a "world of difference."*:

A South Shore Legend is representative of a special breed of individuals whose acts and deeds have made a world of difference. Please submit a 50 to 100-word statement on how they have done this.

Is your nominee living?*:

South Shore Legends have made their contributions in past years, in contrast to modern day innovators whose contributions are current. Legends may or may not be living.

* Indicates a required field.