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The N.P.H.A. saw it's first entry in 1965. From 1965 to 1971 one exceptional Plott was entered each year. Starting in 1972 two Plotts were entered into the Hall of Fame each year, one being deceased for over three years and the other being deceased for less than three years. Two Plotts were entered each year thru 1976. In 1977 the format was changed to allow four Plotts per year to be entered. This included 1 big game dog deceased over three years, 1 big game dog deceased under three years, 1 coon dog deceased over three years and 1 coon dog deceased under three years. This format was followed thru the year 1990. In 1991 the format was changed again, this time to allow 1 male big game dog, 1 female big game dog, 1 male coon dog and 1 female coon dog.
Each year the N.P.H.A. takes nominations for inductee's into the Hall of Fame. These nominations are first voted on by the Officers & Directors then by the membership. To be eligible a dog must be deceased for a minimum of one year. The owner / co-owners must have been members of the N.P.H.A. for three consecutive years. So if there is a Plott big game dog or coon dog that you feel deserves this honor take the time to see that they are nominated! You can make your nominations thru any of the Officers / Directors or one of the Columnist.