Nominees must be from or currently living in an Appalachian state. The Appalachian Region includes 13 states. It includes, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.
In order to be considered an example of their work must be submitted in the nomination form.
Nominees may be nominated for more than one award, but a separate form must be submitted.