Mustache Hall of Fame accepting nominations

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- The American Mustache Institute announced the first inductees into the International Mustache Hall of Fame will be announced on Burt Reynolds' birthday.

The institute and sponsor Wahl Trimmers announced nominations are now being accepted for the International Mustache Hall of Fame and the first inductees will be announced Feb. 11, the birthday of actor Burt Reynolds, "one of the greatest mustached Americans in history."

"The global facial hair and attractiveness communities have been pining for a proper place to honor those who have brought great mustaches to our world," said Adam Paul Causgrove, chief executive of the American Mustache Institute. "We've been working with noted halls of fame honoring everything from baseball to hot dogs to ensure we provide an appropriate experience."

Causgrove said the Hall of Fame will be based online at MustacheHall.com, but officials are scouting potential physical locations in Pittsburgh.

Nominations will be accepted through Nov. 30, the institute said.