Nomination Form

Have someone you think belongs in the NYHS Athletic Hall of Fame? Fill out the form and tell us why!

Instructions:

All information must be completed and received on or before April 1 for consideration. The nomination packet will be retained by the NYHS Athletic Hall of Fame selection committee and copies will not be returned. A nominee not selected for inclusion will be considered for two subsequent years without a new nomination form needed.

Information Must Include:

  • Complete at least one of the category sections (Sections 1 through 4)

  • Everyone must complete Section 5 (letter)

  • Any supporting materials the nominator wishes to include which may be, but not limited to, newspaper clippings, magazine articles, and/or video can be emailed to nyhshof@gmail.com

  • A current photograph of nominee for publicity purposes is requested

Eligibility:

There are four categories of membership. Sports eligible for inclusion must be considered an OHSAA sanctioned varsity sport at NYHS at time of participation.

Individual Athlete

  • Graduated a minimum of 10 years ago

  • Lettered in the sport for which they are nominated

  • Recognized for outstanding achievements including but not limited to

    • All-American

    • State champion (individual or part of a team)

    • State, conference or school record holder

    • All-state or equivalent (first team, second team, honorable mention, etc.,)

    • Player of the year awards

    • District/Regional/Sectional honors

    • Accomplishments at college/university or professionally

    • Represented NYHS in a positive manner both as a student-athlete and alumnus

Coach

  • Coached for 5 years and been retired a minimum of 5 years

  • Demonstrated a high level of success as measured by wins, league championships, in competition above league titles (regional/state) and respect given by peers, athletes, parents, and administrators

Team

  • Season being recognized must be at least 10 years ago

  • Outstanding achievement should include at least one of the following honors: District champion, Regional champion, and/or State champion

Individual Contributors to NYHS Athletics

  • Persons who are not eligible under individual athlete or coach, are eligible under the at-large candidate category based on their support to NYHS athletics

  • No current school employee is eligible for this category. Former employees are eligible after they have retired or concluded their service a minimum of 5 years prior to nomination.