<P> The gazebo was dedicated on February 1, 1994, to a mixed reception . Los Angeles Times art critic Christopher Knight called it "the most depressingly awful work of public art in recent years", representing the opposite of Hardwicke's intended tribute to women . "Sex, as a woman's historic gateway to Hollywood", he wrote, "couldn't be more explicitly described". Independent writer and film producer Gail Choice called it a fitting tribute to a group of pioneering and courageous women who "carried a tremendous burden on their feminine shoulders . Never in my wildest dreams did I believe I'd ever see women of color immortalized in such a creative and wonderful fashion ." Hardwicke contended that critics had missed the "humor and symbolism" of the structure, which "embraces and pokes fun at the glamour, the polished metallic male form of the Oscar, and the pastiche of styles and dreams that pervades Tinseltown ." </P> <P> Each year an average of 200 nominations are submitted to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame selection committee . Anyone, including fans, can nominate anyone active in the field of entertainment as long as the nominee or his or her management approves the nomination (a letter of agreement from the nominated celebrity or representative must accompany the application). Nominees must have a minimum of five years' experience in the category for which they are nominated and a history of "charitable contributions ." Posthumous nominees must have been deceased at least five years . At a meeting each June, the committee selects approximately 20 to 24 celebrities to receive stars on the Walk of Fame . One posthumous award is given each year as well . The nominations of those not selected are rolled over to the following year for reconsideration; those not selected two years in a row are dropped, and must be renominated to receive further consideration . Living recipients must agree to personally attend a presentation ceremony within two years of selection . If the ceremony is not scheduled within two years, a new application must be submitted . A relative of deceased recipients must attend posthumous presentations . Presentation ceremonies are open to the public . </P> <P> A fee of $40,000 (as of 2018), payable at time of selection, is collected to pay for the creation and installation of the star, as well as general maintenance of the Walk of Fame . The fee is usually paid by the nominating organization, which may be a fan club, or a film studio, record company, broadcaster, or other sponsor involved with the prospective honoree . The Starz cable network, for example, paid for Dennis Hopper's star as part of the promotion for its series Crash . The star was unveiled in March 2010 shortly before Hopper's death . </P> <P> Numerous major entertainment figures and legendary show business acts are not included on the Walk of Fame for a variety of reasons . Some, such as Julia Roberts and Clint Eastwood, have declined to participate; nominations cannot proceed without the nominee's consent . Others, such as George Clooney and John Denver, were nominated, but would not agree to the mandatory personal appearance at the unveiling ceremony; however, Denver received a posthumous star in late 2014 . Others have simply never been nominated, or do not have a nominator willing or able to pay the selection fee, or have less than the required five years' minimum involvement in their designated field . Probability also plays a role as only about 10% of nominees are selected each year . </P>

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