(1) In order for the commission to consider an individual or organization for a governor's arts or heritage award, the nominee must:
(a) Be a current resident of the state of Washington, or have been a resident of the state of Washington during the time the contributions were made and/or achievements accomplished;
(b) Not have been a previous individual recipient;
(c) Not have been a previous organizational recipient within the last twenty years.
(2) The commission may establish additional eligibility requirements to be published in nomination guidelines.