BYRON-BERGEN ATHLETIC WALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM
(TO BE AVAILABLE IN THE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC OFFICE AND ON THE B-B WEB SITE)

Eligibility – Athletes (5 years past graduation), coaches, (after completion of service), or contributors.

Nominee:  	(Circle One)  Athlete	Coach	Contributor

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Biographic Information may include but is not limited to; years affiliated with Byron-Bergen, record(s), stats, honors, championships, awards, academic honors, extracurricular activities, post-service accomplishments, personal information.

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BYRON-BERGEN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION OF CANDIDATES:  A candidate must be someone who demonstrated character, citizenship, success, and leadership during and after his/her affiliation with Byron-Bergen High School and must meet the guidelines in one of the following categories:

Athletes
1.   The nominee must be an alumnus of Byron-Bergen High School.
2.   Eligible persons must have earned at least one varsity letter while attending Byron-Bergen High
School.
3.   Moral character, good citizenship, and academic performance during high school and post high school years shall be a consideration.
4.   Nominees into the Byron-Bergen High School Wall of Fame shall have graduated a minimum of five years ago.
5.   Although athletic achievement while attending Byron-Bergen High School is of prime importance, outstanding accomplishments after leaving Byron-Bergen High School will also be considered.
6.   No member of the committee will be eligible for induction while serving on the committee.

Coaches
1.   Their coaching career must be completed as a coach at Byron-Bergen High School District before
consideration is given for selection.
2.   Demonstration of good character and citizenship will be considered.
3.   No member of the committee will be eligible for induction while serving on the selection committee.
4.   Factors that will influence selection of a coach:
a.   Will have coached at least 5 years in the Byron-Bergen School District. b.   Concern for the welfare of the players.
c.   Contributions to respective sport and the Byron-Bergen athletic program.

Honorary Community Members
1.   For those individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the BBHS athletic program.
2.   Length of time they have contributed to the BBHS athletic program will be considered.
3.   Projects that have made an impact on the athletic program for the BBHS School District.
4.   Demonstration of good character and citizenship will be considered.
5.   Continued support of the BBHS athletic program.
6.   No member of the committee will be eligible for induction while serving on the selection committee.

**The Selections Committee reserves the right to make exceptions to these guidelines for special circumstances.

Awards, Rights, and Privileges of Membership
1.   Membership is lifetime.
2.   Awards shall be presented during winter season, at half-time of a boys/girls basketball game.
3.   Two identical plaques shall be awarded to honor each inductee.  One plaque shall be presented to the inductee and the other shall be placed for display on the Byron-Bergen Athletic Wall of Fame (High School gymnasium area).
4.   Inductees will receive a lifetime pass to all Byron-Bergen “HOME” athletic events.  (This does not
include sectional contests).

Nomination
Anyone may submit a completed nomination form to the athletic director for consideration.  All
nominations will remain on file for five years from the date submitted.  After five years, nominations must be resubmitted and will be considered annually by the selection committee along with new nominations.
All nominations must be on file.  The nominator must gather pertinent information on the nominee and inform them of such; to make sure they are willing to receive the award if selected.  The nominator will be responsible to meet the deadlines set forth by the committee.

The Athletic Wall of Fame will have maximum of six inductees the first year.  Every year thereafter, there will be a maximum of four inductees.