24 March 2024 – The National Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee is accepting nominations for the inaugural class of 2024 inductees. The induction ceremony will be held on the evening of Friday November 15, 2024, at the Teutopolis Banquet Hall, Teutopolis Illinois. Nominations will be accepted from April 1, 2024, until June 1, 2024. Nominations may be submitted by going to https://www.nationalathletichalloffame.com/nominations or on Facebook at National Athletic Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Categories include:
Former Student-Athletes
1. The student/athlete must have made a major contribution to the athletic program as an athlete.
2. A student /athlete must have graduated from high school or college at least ten (10) years prior to consideration for induction.
3. Have demonstrated high qualities of character and leadership during attendance and in their community following graduation.
Professional Athlete
1. The professional athlete must have made a major contribution to their community as an athlete. 2. Graduated from high school or college at least ten (10) years prior to consideration for induction and been a professional for at least (10) years prior to induction.
3. Have demonstrated high qualities of character, leadership during their professional career and in their community.
Coach/Administrator
1. Must have a been a coach/administrator for at least ten (10) years.
2. Has made a major contribution to the athletic program by showing, leadership in the community and growth to the program.
Official
1. Must have been an Official for at least twenty (20) years.
2. Has made a major contribution to the field of athletics as an official and their community.
Media
1. Must have been a sports broadcaster or sportswriter for at least ten (10) years.
2. Has made a major contribution to the field of athletics and their community.
Twelfth Man Award
1. The Twelfth Man Award will be presented to any individual(s) or business who have given of their time, talents, and resources to further the athletic program.
2. The Twelfth Man Award shall be limited to one per year.
Posthumous
1. A nomination received posthumously for any category shall receive equal consideration (waiting period may be waived).