The Sam M. Walton College of Business established the first ever Arkansas Business Hall of Fame recognizing Arkansans - by birth or by choice - who have been successful business leaders. The Arkansas Business Hall of Fame is designed to honor, preserve and perpetuate the names and outstanding accomplishments of business leaders who have brought lasting fame to Arkansas.

We are currently accepting nominations for the 2013 Arkansas Business Hall of Fame. A nomination form can be accessed here. The deadline for nominations is June 1. Also, please mark your calendars for the 2013 induction event, which will be held Friday, February 15, 2013, beginning 6 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock.

2012 Inductees

	John Ed Anthony Chairman Anthony Timberlands, Inc. Bearden, Arkansas

	Wayne Cranford Chairman Emeritus Cranford Johnson Robinson Woods Little Rock, Arkansas

	Walter E. Hussman, Jr. Publisher Arkansas Democrat-Gazette President/CEO WEHCO Media, Inc. Little Rock, Arkansas

	Jack C. Shewmaker (1938-2010) Former President/COO Walmart Bentonville, Arkansas