The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) announced it is accepting nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame Class of 2016. The program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the equipment finance industry throughout their careers. Nominations are due April 1, 2016, and the 2016 inductees will be announced at the 55th ELFA Annual Convention, Oct. 23-25 in Palm Desert, CA.

To be considered for induction into the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame, a candidate must have made a significant impact on the equipment finance industry. This may be demonstrated through personal acts, the manifestation of an entrepreneurial spirit, support of ELFA and/or the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation, a substantial total body of work, positive contributions in industry advocacy, and/or a significant impact on the development of other industry participants.

Nominations for the Equipment Finance Hall of Fame will only be accepted via online submission. Please visit www.elfaonline.org/hof/ to access the online nomination form, eligibility requirements, nomination and selection processes, and a gallery of the 2014 and 2015 inductees.

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) is the trade association that represents companies in the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, which includes financial services companies and manufacturers engaged in financing capital goods. ELFA members are the driving force behind the growth in the commercial equipment finance market and contribute to capital formation in the U.S. and abroad. Its 580 members include independent and captive leasing and finance companies, banks, financial services corporations, broker/packagers and investment banks, as well as manufacturers and service providers.