The Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame celebrates the contributions of the men and women devoted to upholding the professionalism of the pest management industry. It was conceived in 1996 as a way to recognize the leaders and pioneers who shaped the industry. The PMP Hall of Fame is open to any living or nonliving pest control industry employee, working at any level of his or her company, or having retired. Since 1997, an exclusive black-tie event has been held to acknowledge their outstanding achievements.