Congratulations on your selection as a National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductee
It is our privilege to welcome you to our family of Inductees at the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, and to invite you to attend the Greatest Celebration of American Innovation®.
Your Legacy
Your induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame is just the beginning of what promises to be a rewarding partnership as you join a long and illustrious list of world-changing inventors.
Like many Inductees, you can build on your legacy of innovation, and make a direct and lasting impact on the next generation, through your involvement with our education programs and competitions, reaching emerging innovators in preschool through college. We invite you to view the resources below to learn more about how our Inductees have expanded on their legacies and helped to ensure the future of American innovation.
What to Expect as an Inductee
Initial Conversations
As our National Inventors Hall of Fame team gets to know you, we’ll reach out to schedule a phone interview and discuss your story, including your early life, education, achievements and impact.
In-Person Visit
It is important to us that we meet in person in advance of your induction. In addition, to help bring your story to life in meaningful ways, we will arrange to film an in-person interview and gather additional footage, to create a unique video that will inspire audiences everywhere.
Content Approvals
As we prepare to share your story through our website, social media, exhibits and events, we will confirm your approval of content including your official Inductee bio, blogs, social media posts and fact sheets.
Inductee Announcement
We welcome suggestions of any media outlets to target with our official announcement of your Inductee class, and we encourage companies affiliated with our Inductees to share their own press releases as well.
Illumination Ceremony
Our Induction events begin with the Illumination Ceremony, held at the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum. You are invited to place your name in the Gallery of Icons™, where all our Inductees are represented, on May 8, 2024.
Induction Ceremony
Celebrate with your fellow Inductees and other leaders in innovation at our annual National Inventors Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. This unforgettable event will be held at The Anthem in Washington, D.C., on May 9, 2024.
Beyond
Like many Inductees, you can inspire the next generation through your direct involvement in our museum exhibits, annual Collegiate Inventors Competition® and nationwide education programs including Camp Invention® and Invention Project®.
Past Events
Since honoring our first Inductee — Thomas Alva Edison — in 1973, the National Inventors Hall of Fame has recognized more than 600 visionary creators and innovators. Visit the links below to see how we’ve celebrated our Inductees’ stories.
2023 Induction Ceremony Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions
Your portrait will be featured on our website, in National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum exhibits and in marketing campaigns. To accommodate a variety of uses, we ask for the best quality photo you are comfortable sharing that includes your head, shoulders and upper torso, as well as some empty space above your head.
- For Digital Photos
File Format: TIFF or JPEG
Minimum Image Quality: 300 dpi
Minimum Size: 850x1240 px
- For Printed Photos
Minimum Size: 8”x10”
Please send your preferred photo and signed Likeness Permission Form to your established Hall of Fame contact.
Each Inductee receives four complimentary seats at the Induction Ceremony (Inductee plus three additional), and two complimentary seats at the Illumination Ceremony (Inductee plus one additional).
We are happy to discuss options for accommodating additional guests. Please provide complete contact information for any corporate, academic or personal contacts who might like to attend the Induction Ceremony, and we will extend invitations.
For some ideas, take a look at attire examples from past Induction Ceremonies.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to your established Hall of Fame contact with any questions or concerns.