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Nominations open for Hall of Fame, Rising Stars 2026 classes

BY SourceMedia | MUNICIPAL | 04:04 PM EDT By Mike Scarchilli

The Bond Buyer is excited to announce the return of the Hall of Fame of municipal finance for a fifth class of inductees, alongside the 11th annual class of Rising Stars, our program which showcases the brightest young minds in this industry.

SUBMIT A NOMINEE FOR CONSIDERATION: HALL OF FAME | RISING STARS

Candidates are eligible across all areas of specialties of the municipal finance community. Nominees do not need to be partially or completely retired to qualify for the Hall of Fame, but must have been involved in extensive, influential work worthy of a lifetime achievement honor.

This year's nominations may also include "legacy" inductions for posthumous honorees. If any such individuals are chosen to the class, they will be honored collectively during the ceremony with a special video tribute, alongside speeches by the living honorees. The nomination form allows you to distinguish between living candidates and those eligible for posthumous honors.

Concurrently, the Rising Stars program recognizes municipal finance professionals under the age of 40 who have made positive contributions for their community while demonstrating exceptional leadership, excellent collaboration skills, innovation, and creativity in their roles.

For all awards, honorees from previous years are ineligible, but resubmissions of previous candidates who were not chosen and remain age-eligible will be accepted.

These Hall of Fame and Rising Stars programs shine a light on outstanding municipal finance leadership by honoring the past and recognizing the future. Whether they've already built their legacy or they're still in the process, these are individuals whose character and innovative spirit will inspire others in the sector.

Nominations for the 2026 classes will close after Friday, June 12. All applications will be judged by a panel of The Bond Buyer's editorial leadership and a diverse group of municipal finance leaders.

Both groups will be honored at The Bond Buyer's Infrastructure event, which takes place in Chicago on September 14-15 at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown. A dinner celebrating the new classes of Hall of Famers and Rising Stars will be held at the close of the event on September 15.

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