Warner University Sports Hall of Fame Criteria Purpose: To honor past individuals, coaches, or teams of Warner University, for outstanding accomplishments, leadership and/or contributions in intercollegiate and/or professional athletics. The Sports Hall of Fame will also include those who have contributed significantly to the success of the University athletic program (nonathletes). Selection Committee: The initial Selection Committee will be appointed by the President and will be comprised of the following individuals: Members Term Length Director of Alumni Relations (co-chair) serves every term Athletic Director (co-chair) serves every term Sports Information Director serves every term Faculty Athletic Representative changes as FAR changes Head Coach of a Men s Program serves a two year term Head Coach of a Women s Program serves a two year term Member of the University s Senior Staff serves a three year term President or designee President s discretion Member from Board of Trustees serves a three year term After the initial year, at the end of a member s term, the selection committee will then choose to either nominate a new member or allow the existing member to serve a consecutive term. Length of Nomination: Nominees will remain on the selection ballot for a period of five (5) years from their initial nomination. If not selected, an individual/coach/team/non-athlete must be re-nominated following the five year period for further consideration. Nomination Time Period: Former athletes will be eligible for membership in the Sports Hall of Fame after a minimum of five (5) years has elapsed since graduation or participation in the athletic program. A current coach will be eligible for membership once he/she has coached a minimum of 10 years at Warner University. Former coaches of the University are eligible after five (5) years away from the athletic program. A team of distinction will be eligible after 10 years of the notable Sports Hall of Fame
worthy season. Non-athletes will be considered after five (5) years of meritorious contribution to the athletic program and/or University. Criteria for Athletes: An athlete is eligible five (5) years after graduation or his/her last year of athletic competition. The major criteria for selection must be quality of performance as an athlete while also exemplifying Christian character at Warner University. Consideration can be enhanced based on the following: Met eligibility requirements as defined by the NCCAA/NAIA; Team/University leadership; Athletic or academic recognitions received; Honors gained in extracurricular activities; Contributions made as a professional after graduation. The athlete should be a graduate of Warner University or, minimally, ended in good academic standing. The quality of his/her contributions while in school, followed by national recognition for achievements in his/her sport at the professional level, could compensate for exemption to the academic requirement. The athlete should be an upstanding citizen in the community and must not have caused unfavorable publicity for the University at any time. Criteria for Coaches: A current head coach is eligible once he/she has coached a minimum of 10 years at the University. Former head coaches are eligible after five (5) years away from the athletic program. The major criteria for selection must be the profound impact the coach has had on the athletic program while also exemplifying Christian character. The coach should be an upstanding citizen in the community and must not have caused unfavorable publicity for the University at any time. Consideration can be enhanced based on the following: Employee in good standing with the University and community while at the University; Demonstrated the ability to be a true mentor to student-athletes; Recognitions received; Championship team(s); Outstanding records; Statistical information. Criteria for Team of Distinction: A team is eligible 10 years after the athletic performance and achievement in sports competition as evidenced by exceptional accomplishments at or above the conference level including advancement to the NCCAA/NAIA regional or
national competition, regional or national titles, school records and undefeated seasons. As a whole, the team should have exemplified Christian character, be upstanding citizens in the community and must not have caused unfavorable publicity for the University at any time. Criteria for Non-Athletes: Non-Athletes are eligible after five (5) years of meritorious contributions to the athletic program and/or University. Non-Athletes, include administrators, staff members, other school personnel, and outside contributors, who have been rendered outstanding service to the athletic program through personal time, effort, interest, funding and years of continued service. The nominee must have made significant contributions to the athletic program and must have served as a role model in the quest to build character and leadership through athletics. The non-athlete should be an upstanding citizen in the community and must not have caused unfavorable publicity for the University at any time. Nominations: Nominations will be submitted to the Director of Alumni Relations via mail, email, Alumni and Friends webpage or Athletics webpage. Any alum, administrator, faculty, staff member, or friend of the University may make nominations for this award. No individual may self-nominate, though an individual may nominate a team of which they were a member. The nominators must indicate type of nomination: Athlete, Current Coach, Former Coach, Team of Distinction, or Non- Athlete. Nominations must be made no later than August 1 of each academic year for induction at Warner University s Homecoming Weekend or other special occasion. At the conclusion of each academic year, the committee will request of the Athletic Director s office, a list of student athletes whom both the athletic director and coaching staff agree have achieved a Hall of Fame career, met the criteria for the Warner University Sports Hall of Fame, and would be eligible for induction in four years. These lists will aid the committee members in validating and evaluating future nominees.
Nominations can be submitted three ways: 1. Online (www.warner.edu/index/alumniandfriends/alumniandfriends.asp) 2. Email to halloffame@warner.edu 3. Mailing in the nomination form to: Warner University Attn: Director of Alumni Relations 13895 Highway 27 Lake Wales, Florida 33859 863.638.7248 Selection Process: Nominees receiving a majority vote in favor of induction from the selection committee members will be inducted. A maximum of 12 members can be elected in the Hall of Fame charter class of 2013. A maximum of four (4) nominees and one Team of Distinction will be inducted per year. Should no one meet the criteria, committee members may decide not to hold an induction ceremony. Each name presented to the committee members will be researched for specific evidence attesting to the quality of the individual s athletic performance and/or contribution to the athletic program. The names of those deemed to be qualified will constitute the official ballot for the election year. Election will be by ballot. The affirmative votes of three-fourths of the committee members voting are necessary for election. Failure to secure the necessary votes of three-fourths of the committee members will not preclude consideration for the nominee in subsequent years. Nominations should be kept secret and so stated on the Nomination Form. Public announcement of the inductee(s) will be made prior to the induction ceremony. Inductee(s) will be informed of all the corresponding ceremonial details. Induction Ceremonies: New members will be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame in conjunction with Warner University s Homecoming Weekend or other special occasion. The Athletic Department representatives and the Director of Alumni Relations are responsible for all details. Provision will be made for induction of those who are unable to be present at the official ceremony. Previous inductees are encouraged to attend each succeeding ceremony.
Awards: Each inductee will receive a unique commemorative gift recognizing their induction into the Sports Hall of Fame. A plaque with inductee names and class years will be displayed in the Turner Athletic Center. Each inductee will also receive free admission to regular season home athletic events.