The Henderson State University Athletic Hall of Honor was established by the Henderson State University Alumni. Its purposes are twofold:
1. To recognize and honor former students and teams of Henderson State University who have made significant marks in athletic achievement and any others who by reason of their association with Henderson State University have distinguished themselves as coaches, or as leaders in amateur or professional sports.
2. To support and renew respect for the Henderson State University athletic tradition by annual recognition of outstanding participants in that tradition.
I. Conditions for Eligibility: A candidate must:
1. have been an alumnus of at least (5) five years
2. have earned a varsity letter at Henderson State University or,
3. have made an outstanding contribution as a player, or coach or athletic director or as a participant in the field of sports and/or athletics.
A team must have placed among the top four in the nation in a team sport.
II. Basis for Selection: (any of the following)
1. Individual performance in athletics.
2. Outstanding AAU, Olympic, Amateur, or Professional participation
3. Individual contribution to the world of sports, other than competition
4. A distinguished record as a coach, athletic director, or participant following the completion of his/her career at Henderson State University.
5. Alumni engagement
III. Method of Nomination:
Nominations will be accepted by the Director of Athletics or Sports Information Director by April 1 annually via fax, mail or email. Once a person has been nominated, they will be researched by the Sports Information Director and added to the docket for consideration.
IV. Method of Selection:
The Hall of Fame Committee meets annually and/or as requested by Athletic Director to review nominations for induction into the Hall of Honor for the following fall. The committee, utilizing the H-Club membership votes and evaluation, will select 5-7 inductees. Nominees receiving votes by the committee, but not recommended for induction in a given year will remain in the evaluation pool for future consideration. Alternates will be selected based on H-Club voting and committee review, as attendance for living inductees is required.
V. The Hall of Fame Committee will be made up as follows:
1. The Athletic Director
2. At least one other member of the Athletic Department Staff
3. A minimum of 6 Alumni each representing a different era. (Alumni serve 2 years and must be willing to be contacted by others for input.)
4. A representative of the Alumni Office
VI. Amendments and By-Laws:
1. Amendments may be made and By-laws enacted by a majority vote of the Hall of Honor Committee
