The International Santa Claus Hall of Fame is an ongoing project that celebrates, studies, and preserves the historical documentation of the men and women who have greatly contributed to the legend of Santa Claus.
Selection Process
Nominations for the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame come from several sources, including Santa communities where thousands of professional Santas, Mrs. Clauses, and helpers from around the world are members.
Candidate profiles are distributed to a panel of fifteen (15) members. Profiles must include an overview of the Candidate’s career and supporting documentation. Candidates are held to the following criteria:
- Overall career
- Service to their community
- Range of appearances
- Contribution to the Santa world
- Length of service
- Uniqueness of career
- Originality
- Charitable work
Profiles are reviewed with a point value in each standard. The top 21-point value profiles are submitted for a 1-through-21 percentage vote. Those Candidates who received 75% are elected to the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame. Through this same process, the 14 Charter Members were selected.
