Applications are reviewed to determine whether the proposed honoree meets one of the following categories:
- Significant contribution to Cambridge community as determined by Dedication Committee
- A person who has been active in civic affairs in Cambridge, whose life/contributions have significance to Cambridge history and are documented by city records, historical documents or newspapers.
- Valuable and substantial contribution to the City in an official, civic, or social capacity, which sets them apart from normal civic participation in the affairs of the City.
(Examples: Service in public office, either in an elected or appointed capacity) - Service as a leader of an active organization of the community, which contributes to the social well-being and fabric of their neighborhood or the City as a whole.
- Distinguished careers by present or former residents who have achieved state or national fame.
- Significant contributions that improved the quality of life, the general health or major development of Cambridge, the Commonwealth or the nation.
- Performed a heroic or distinguished act completely without regard for personal safety and welfare for the common good.
- City Employee Killed in the Line of Duty
- Worked in public service in Cambridge
- Meritorious and distinguished service as an employee of the City.
- Distinguished public service to Cambridge, the Commonwealth or the nation.
- Historical Significance
- All dedication requests associated with historical events or historical figures shall be referred to the Historical Commission.