Athletic Hall of Fame nominations sought

TCNJ’s Hall of Fame honors individuals whose athletic achievements have been extraordinary and whose support of the College has been significant as well. This is the premier award given by the Alumni Association and the Departments of Alumni Affairs and Athletics.

Anyone can nominate a former Lions player or coach by clicking here to download a nomination form. Nominations are due by Monday, November 1, 2010. To be considered, nominees must meet the following criteria:

Athlete

• Nominee must be a graduate of the College.
• Eligibility for admission begins the 11th year after the nominee’s graduation from the College.
• Nominee must have demonstrated sustained commitment to the College since her or his graduation.
• Nominee must have had significant impact in her/his sport, defined as being at least an all-conference performer or equivalent.

Coach

• Nominee must have been an outstanding coach at the College for five or more years.
• Must be retired from college coaching duties for at least one year.
• Coaching achievements must be officially recorded in the athletic office.
• Coach/team(s) must have been cited at the state/regional level (examples: conference championship, NCAA regional coach of the year) or beyond.
• Nominee must have been an employee in good standing during tenure.
• Must have continued to be a citizen in good standing.

Veterans Committee

An individual may also gain admission to the Hall of Fame via selection by the Veterans Committee. Criteria for consideration by the Veterans Committee:

• Nominee must have graduated from the College at least 30 years prior to the year in which he/she is being considered for induction.
• Nominee must have been an outstanding athlete or coach at the College.
• Nominee must have demonstrated sustained commitment to the College since her or his graduation.
• Nominee must have continued to be a citizen in good standing.

Other Hall of Fame candidates

In extraordinary cases, by vote of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, The College of New Jersey community members and former athletes may be admitted to the Hall of Fame without satisfying the stated requirements. Extraordinary cases should be interpreted to include premature termination of an athletic career due to injury or similar situation wherein the athlete’s accomplishments after leaving the College have brought great credit and recognition to the institution.

Nomination duration

Once nominated for the Hall of Fame, a candidate will remain under consideration for a period of seven years. If the candidate has not been selected to the Hall of Fame during this seven year period, his/her nomination will automatically be referred to the Veterans Committee for consideration after the 30 year criterion has been satisfied.