The McKendree University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2022 Induction Class of the Sports Hall of Fame.
The Sports Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who, through leadership and character, have made exceptional contributions to the honor and prestige of McKendree Athletics, and who have continued to demonstrate, in their daily lives, the values imparted through intercollegiate athletics and their liberal arts education.
Honorees can be inducted as former student-athletes, former coaches, alumni coaches and sports professional. In addition, team nominations will also be accepted.
Selection criteria for admission to the Sports Hall of Fame require that former student-athletes hold an undergraduate degree from the University, have earned their degree a minimum of five years prior to induction, and have competed for a varsity sport as recognized by the University.
Former coaches must have had a tenure of at least five years at the university and had a passage of five years' time since retirement or departure.
Alumni coaches and sports professionals must have had an outstanding performance as a coach, official, sports writer, sports photographer, or other sports professional and a member of a graduating class at least 10 years prior to induction.
Please submit a nomination ONLINE or through e-mail to alumni@mckendree.edu. Nominations must be received by Friday, April 15 to be eligible for this year's induction class. The Class of 2022 will be inducted in the fall at Homecoming 2022 on October 29. For a list of previous honorees, click HERE.
For additional information or questions regarding the McKendree Sports Hall of Fame, please contact 2022 Sports Hall of Fame Chair Chris Mitchell at mckendree99@gmail.com.
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