CHAPTER 41
HALL OF FAME
[Prior to 12/29/21, see 435—Chapter 3 for the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame]
421—41.1(216A) Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.
	41.1(1) Purpose. The purpose of the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame shall be to recognize significant achievements of Iowa women and to educate the public by identifying those whose efforts have enhanced and improved the quality of life for women in Iowa, the community, state, nation or world, or a particular profession or discipline.
	41.1(2) Committee. The Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame committee shall consist of three commissioners of the commission on the status of women, one serving as the committee chairperson; two public members appointed by the committee chairperson; and the chairperson of the commission on the status of women as an ex officio member.
	41.1(3) Selection procedure. The committee shall solicit nominations for the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. The committee shall recommend to the commission on the status of women for its approval no more than four individuals to be inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame. The committee shall plan the ceremony and reception each year for the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame.
	41.1(4) Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice. The Cristine Wilson Medal for Equality and Justice shall memorialize the efforts and accomplishments of the commission on the status of women’s first chairperson. The medal is awarded on an intermittent basis to persons whose work is deemed outstanding and a significant contribution to Iowa’s recognition as a state characterized by equality and justice. The Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame committee shall make recommendations to the commission for persons to receive this award.
	41.1(5) Nomination forms and deadlines. Nomination forms and deadlines shall be posted on the department’s website at hhs.iowa.gov.
[ARC 6101C, IAB 12/29/21, effective 2/2/22; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/28/23]
421—41.2(216A) Iowa Latino Hall of Fame.
	41.2(1) Purpose. The purpose of the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame shall be to recognize and honor outstanding Iowa Latinos that have contributed their talents and skills to improve the quality of life in Iowa and to provide visible examples for tomorrow’s Latino leaders.
	41.2(2) Committee. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame committee shall consist of three commissioners of the commission of Latino affairs, one serving as the committee chairperson; two public members selected by the commission of Latino affairs; and the chairperson of the commission of Latino affairs as an ex officio member.
	41.2(3) Selection procedure. The committee shall solicit nominations for the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame. The committee shall recommend to the commission of Latino affairs for its approval no more than three individuals to be inducted into the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame, one individual for the Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice, and one individual for the Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award. The committee shall plan the ceremony and reception each year for the Iowa Latino Hall of Fame.
	41.2(4) Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice. The Robert D. Ray Award for Equity and Justice shall recognize and honor the efforts and accomplishments of non-Latino and Latino Iowans. The award is awarded to persons whose work is deemed outstanding and a significant contribution to the equity and justice for Iowa’s new immigrants. The Iowa Latino Hall of Fame committee shall make recommendations to the commission for persons to receive this award.
	41.2(5) Iowa Latinx Youth Leadership Award. The Latinx Youth Leadership Award is awarded to an Iowa Latinx youth or young professional who is making a difference in that individual’s community.
	41.2(6) Nomination forms and deadlines. Nomination forms and deadlines shall be posted on the department’s website at hhs.iowa.gov.
[ARC 6101C, IAB 12/29/21, effective 2/2/22; Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/28/23]
These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 17A and 216A.
[Filed ARC 6101C (Notice ARC 6004C, IAB 10/20/21), IAB 12/29/21, effective 2/2/22]
[Editorial change: IAC Supplement 6/28/23]