Hall of Fame
Criteria for Selection
Eligibility statement: Candidate must have participated in intercollegiate athletics at SUU for at least two sports seasons and demonstrated outstanding ability through any combination of individual statistical rankings, team success, memorable individual performances, or "moments," and participation in multiple sports. Candidate must have completed his/her career at SUU while in good academic and citizenship standing. Commendable achievement or service in professional, civic, or other activities after leaving SUU may strengthen the eligibility of a candidate.
Nominations and selections to include the following categories:
•   Athletes
•   Coaches
•   Athletic Staff
•   Non-Athlete Contributor
•   Athlete/Contributor
Athletes:
Former student-athletes must have graduated and have been out of athletic eligibility for at least five years. They should have achieved recognized standards in their sport, including conference, regional, national, or school records, and awards, as well as academic honors. Additionally, nominees must have maintained high moral character and upheld the school's standards and values, with their accomplishments after leaving school also being a key consideration for nomination.
Coaches:Â
Candidates must have made outstanding contributions to their sport with a minimum five-year tenure and at least five years since their departure, retirement, or passing. Their impact on the overall development of the program, including academic performance, is a key consideration. Qualifications include career records, conference, regional, and national titles, as well as national rankings and awards, such as top defense or offense. Recognition as Coach of the Year at the conference, regional, national, or National Coaches Association level is also valued. Additionally, candidates may have played a role in developing conference, regional, or national team championships or individual champions, as well as mentoring professional or Olympic athletes.
Athletic Staff:
Southern Utah University graduates or those who have worked at the University for at least fifteen years are eligible. Desirable qualifications include contributions to the field of intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic or professional sports, and achievement in public life.
Teams:
Teams will be considered based on championships won at the conference, regional, and national levels, as well as school records, awards, and academic achievements. Additionally, teams that ranked in the top five nationally at the end of their season will also be eligible for consideration.
General Considerations:
•   Performance standards:
•   Longevity of career
•   Records
•   Team successes
•   Individual "moments"
•   Multiple sports participation
•   Honors Received
•   Activity and successes after leaving SUU
•   Additional factors (overcoming obstacles, extracurricular activity, etc.)
Restrictions for selections:
1.  There will be a Hall of Fame Class every other year. Each year a minimum of three and a maximum of ten will be selected into the Hall of Fame
2.   No present employee of the Athletic Department is eligible for the Hall of Fame unless they are being inducted as an athlete, not as a coach or staff member.
3.   Special consideration should be given each year to the alternates from the previous year.
4.   Nominees who are still alive but are unable to attend their induction that particular year should be reconsidered the following year rather than inducted in abstentia.
5.   Has done nothing to take away from the integrity of self, team, and/or Southern Utah University.
*Criteria will be evaluated each year*
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