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James Madison University | Official Athletics Site
About the Hall of Fame
The purpose of the James Madison University Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor individuals who, by excellence of their athletic achievements or their connection with athletics as a competitor, coach, administrator or interested individual, have established themselves as elite among peers and have brought recognition and esteem to themselves and James Madison University.
Individuals selected for induction will be recognized during a university banquet and will receive recognition through an on-campus display and online database of honorees. JMU's Athletics Hall of Fame is on the second floor of the Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center. The on-campus display details the members' achievements, and inductees are also presented personal awards of recognition.Â
Criteria for Selection Consideration
Selection Committee
The selection committee is chaired by the Assistant A.D. for Communications with a final recommendation presented to and approved by the Director of Athletics. The committee is comprised of: the selection committee chair, all current sport administrators, the Duke Club letterwinner chapter staff liaison, communications historians (1-2), one former administrator or coach of significant tenure and one Hall of Fame member. The former administrator/coach and Hall of Fame member representatives shall serve staggered, four-year terms on the selection committee, renewable for a total of eight years of representation.
Nominations
Anyone is welcome to nominate a former student-athlete for Hall of Fame consideration according to the above listed selection criteria. Please use the following online nomination form.
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The purpose of the James Madison University Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and honor individuals who, by excellence of their athletic achievements or their connection with athletics as a competitor, coach, administrator or interested individual, have established themselves as elite among peers and have brought recognition and esteem to themselves and James Madison University.
Individuals selected for induction will be recognized during a university banquet and will receive recognition through an on-campus display and online database of honorees. JMU's Athletics Hall of Fame is on the second floor of the Robert and Frances Plecker Athletic Performance Center. The on-campus display details the members' achievements, and inductees are also presented personal awards of recognition.Â
Criteria for Selection Consideration
- Individuals nominated for their athletic achievements must have made significant contributions to the JMU program as members of a varsity team and have earned a baccalaureate degree from JMU or left the university in good academic standing.
- JMU coaches, JMU administrators, and other individuals who have distinguished themselves as elite in various athletics-related activities or fields may be considered. Such individuals must have made significant contributions to the student-athlete experience at JMU or to relevant aspects of the field of sports.
- Included may be JMU alumni who have brought distinction to the university and non-JMU alumni who have distinguished themselves in JMU Athletics-related areas.
- Nominees must have demonstrated good citizenship.
- Individuals nominated for their achievements as student-athletes are eligible for consideration for induction following a period of ten years after competing. (i.e., individuals who completed eligibility in 2007 can be considered for the class of 2017).
- Individuals nominated for their contributions as employees of JMU may be considered three years after honorable termination of employment from the university. Others may be considered as deemed appropriate by the selection committee.
- Teams will be considered for selection to the JMU Athletics Hall of Fame provided they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Postseason achievement on a national level
- Overall season body of work
- Accomplishments which transcend wins and losses for the greater good of the university and/or department
- Exemplifying the student-athlete experience in a unique or noteworthy manner
- Bringing national prominence and distinction to the university and/or department
- Achievement with lasting and/or altering impact on JMU Athletics and/or the sport program
- The selection committee will verify each nominee's eligibility for consideration based upon the criteria above.
- It is expected that candidates for induction be able to attend the induction ceremony, except in cases of extreme circumstances or posthumous recognition.
Selection Committee
The selection committee is chaired by the Assistant A.D. for Communications with a final recommendation presented to and approved by the Director of Athletics. The committee is comprised of: the selection committee chair, all current sport administrators, the Duke Club letterwinner chapter staff liaison, communications historians (1-2), one former administrator or coach of significant tenure and one Hall of Fame member. The former administrator/coach and Hall of Fame member representatives shall serve staggered, four-year terms on the selection committee, renewable for a total of eight years of representation.
Nominations
Anyone is welcome to nominate a former student-athlete for Hall of Fame consideration according to the above listed selection criteria. Please use the following online nomination form.
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