Mules and donkeys have served us as companion animals, therapy animals, war animals, work and pleasure animals. The North American Saddle Mule & Donkey Association's Hall of Fame is established to recognize those mules and donkeys exhibiting a very high level of achievement and service over a lifetime.

INDUCTEES

2012     2013

Minimum requirements for consideration for induction into the NASMA Hall of Fame

• Mule or Donkey shall have a current registration with NASMDA for a minimum of 5 years.
• Owner of nominated Mule or Donkey must be a member in good standing with NASMDA.
• Mule or Donkey must be at least 15 years of age or deceased.  Mule or Donkey must be retired and not have received points from a NASMDA sanctioned show for a minimum of 12 months.

Submission Guidelines

• The nominee must have been outstanding as a sire, dam, competitor, or must have brought exceptional visibility to the mules' and donkeys’ contribution to man’s endeavors.
• Mules and Donkeys may be submitted for consideration by any member in good standing with NASMDA.
• A write-up should accompany the submission explaining why the animal deserves a permanent place in the NASMDA Hall of Fame. 
• Hall of Fame inductees should have demonstrated qualities to show that they are true ambassadors of their breed. 
• Nominators must submit as complete a biography as possible on each nominee and may include copies of photos of accomplishments, a list of prominent offspring, articles from major publications and/or awards. The more information provided on the nominee that fits the criteria, the better the possibility of selection for the Hall of Fame.
• Please include the mule’s or donkey’s NASMDA registered name, registration number and date of birth and death if known.
• A committee will review the nominations and may decide to award 0 or more of the nominees depending on the strength of their qualifications.
• Send nominations to:
  • Tom Cochran, Hall of Fame Committee Chair
  • 1220 Windy Ridge Rd
  • Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  • platinumhms@aol.com

Inductees