Hall of Fame

The opportunity to honor individuals who have made their mark on the North American toy industry is a special tradition for TIA and its members. Hall of Fame inductee(s) will be nominated and selected based on votes received from Toy Industry Association's (TIA™) membership. In any given year, the Board of Directors may decide to select from a number of candidates, both living and deceased, who have made extensive contributions to the toy industry during their careers to receive the Hall of Fame honor.

View the list of past Hall of Fame inductee(s) .

Read more about the nomination criteria.

2010 Hall of Fame Award
The 2010 Toy Industry Hall of Fame inductees are John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and principal creative advisor of Walt Disney Imagineering, and Sam Walton, founder of Walmart Stores. A two-time Academy Award®-winner, Lasseter directed the groundbreaking and critically acclaimed films Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Sam Walton helped to get toys into the hands of millions of children by carrying his own passion for toys and kids into the design of Walmart’s toy departments, making them a destination for young consumers. Read More...

The inductee(s) will be honored at the 10th annual TOTY Awards ceremony, Saturday, February 13, 2010. The evening’s festivities will include the announcement of winners in twelve award categories. In support of the Toy Industry Foundation, fundraising through the Tribute Book will also take place.