MONTICELLO, Ark. – There’s only two weeks left to send in nominations for the UAM Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2023!
The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department announced that it is now accepting nominations for the 2023 UAM Sports Hall of Fame Induction in the fall. Nomination forms have been added to the website underneath the “Inside UAM” tab for both athletes and coaches.
Nominations for the 2023 UAM Athletics Hall of Fame Class will be accepted until June 15th.Come the date, we will no longer be accepting any more nominations and will have a committee vote in this years inductees. A release will be sent out announcing those that will have their name etched into the Hall of Fame following the completion of the voting process.
For induction into the UAM Sports Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, an individual must meet all of the following criteria as outlined by the Constitution of the Hall of Fame:
(1) Have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional or graduate degree by the University of Arkansas at Monticello or by some other regionally accredited institution of higher learning. At least three years must have elapsed since the conferring of degree to be eligible.
(2) Have earned one or more letters in a varsity sport at UAM.
(3) Have gained national distinction through superlative performance as an athlete.
(4) Have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably upon the University.
For induction into the UAM Athletic Hall of Fame in the Coaching category, an individual must meet all of the following criteria as outlined by the Constitution of the Hall of Fame:
(1) Have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional or graduate degree by the University of Arkansas at Monticello or by some other accredited institution of higher learning.
(2) Have made significant contributions to UAM athletics in a capacity other than that of an athlete (i.e., coach, trainer, etc.).
(3) Have gained national distinction through exceptional accomplishment in his/her field of expertise.
(4) Have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably upon the University.
(5) Have been retired from his/her profession for at least five (5) years.
Where to send nomination forms:
Athletic Director, UAM Athletic Department, P.O. Box 3499, Monticello, AR 71656
(or fax to 870-460-1458)
(Note: Individuals may not nominate themselves.)
ATHLETE NOMINATION: UAM HALL OF FAME FORM
COACH NOMINATION: UAM HALL OF FAME FORM
Check out last year’s Hall of Fame Class here: https://www.uamsports.com/honors/hall-of-fame
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