
Living Treasures of Los Alamos
The 2026 Living Treasures Ceremony will be held on Sunday, September 27 in the Betty Ehart Senior Center .
This year's ceremony will be OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, so mark the date and please plan to attend!
Nominations for 2026 Living Treasures are open through May 31, 2026. See the Selection Process page for instructions on how to nominate someone you know who should be honored as a Living Treasure.
Click on Ceremony Photos on the blue menu bar below to see photos of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 ceremonies
How are Living Treasures Nominated?
Who can nominate a Living Treasure?
Anyone, anywhere is welcome to nominate a Los Alamos resident. Only three Treasures are named each year but all nominations are kept on file for 10 years for future consideration.
When are nominations due?
Nominations may be submitted any time and the closing date for nominations for 2026 is May 31, 2026. New nominations, along with the nominations already on file, will be evaluated in June 2026 and the new Treasures will be selected by the Living Treasures Board.
What information should be included in the nomination?
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When did the nominee come to Los Alamos;
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How long has the nominee been involved in community activities;
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In which areas has the nominee contributed to Los Alamos;
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How has Los Alamos benefited from the nominee's activities;
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Please include your contact information and contact information for the nominee;
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Any additional information is welcome;
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Nominations supported by additional letters from other people familiar with other aspects of the nominee's service are encouraged.
Where should the nominations be sent?
Email: livingtreasuresla@gmail.com
