We will miss Abe. The Hall of Fame banquet will take place at the start of the Summer NABC in San Antonio, on Wednesday, July 21, at the Marriott Rivercenter. The current yearly selection process starts with nominations from the Hall of Fame committee. There are two nomination categories, living and deceased players. Living nominees must be at least 60 years old.
Ballots go to the top masterpoint holders, journalists, and administrators.
The top vote getter in each category is elected. The nominating committee also selects two Hall of Fame inductees - the recipients of the von Zedtwitz and Blackwood awards. The selections for the von Zedtwitz and Blackwood awards were announced last November, and are Michael Gottlieb and Kathie Wei-Sender, respectively. The living members elected this year are Bob Hamman and Bobby Goldman, both in their first year of eligibility. Three deceased members were also elected and they are Theodore Lightner, Alexander Sobel and Margaret Wagar.