Who Deserves to be next?

Sarasota, FL – February 13, 2024: The Circus Ring of Fame® Foundation announced today that applications for the Class of 2025 are now being accepted through April 30, 2024. Candidate applications can be found by visiting: https://www.circusringoffame.org/nominate/

If you are already on our website just click on the ABOUT and NOMINATE buttons to find the application forms. Applications are accepted online only as our nominating committee is in several different states and countries.

“After a hugely successful 2024 awards show we expect to receive a large amount of applications for the Class of 2025”, said Bill Powell, Chair of the Foundation. In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award the committee will also be accepting candidates for Generation NeXt and Coach Of The Year.  These awards recognize emerging circus artists from around the world and excellence in circus arts coaching.

Candidates will be considered during the months of May and June with the finalist nominees being announced shortly thereafter. Nominees will be sent to the worldwide Circus Advisory Council as the next stage in the feedback loop. Winners will be announced late summer 2024.

About the Circus Ring of Fame Foundation – The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the core purpose of recognizing the highest of achievement in circus arts and culture.