R&BM-HOF Mission Statement and Purpose•Document the history of Rhythm & Bues, Jazz, Blues, Soul, Gosple music.
•Enhance and celebrate the existing Rhythm & Blues music environment.
•To honor those who have made significant contributions to Rhythm & Blues music.

Inductee Criteria
To be considered for the R&BM-HOF, nominees must have Rhythm & Blues as the primary format or music
style, at least a 20-year history of Rhythm & Blues participation, made a historical contribution and had an
impact and overall influence on Rhythm & Blues around world, as determined by the R&BM-
HOF Committee. Nominees are not required to be a R&BMHOF member.
Nominations and Submissions
•All nominations will be accepted.

R&BMHOF Board Members are eligible for nomination.
Nominations can be submitted year round, but only nominations received by October 1st of
the current year will be considered for the upcoming R&BMHOF. These will be considered for that year’s
R&BMHOF Induction Ceremony in August. The official nomination form will be available at
http://www.rbhalloffame.com  can be emailed off the website or a copy can filled out and printed, and sent by regular mail to R&B Music Hall of Fame Museum PO Box 560022 Cleveland, Ohio 44056. They may also be handed to any R&BMHOF Board Member.
Nomination forms will include, from the person Nominating
Their name and email address or a contact phone number.
Nominee(s) Name and reason for Nominating
They may be contacted in a effort to reach the Nominee if needed.