LSU Eunice Sports Hall of Fame
The LSU Eunice Sports Hall of Fame was established in 2009 to honor outstanding athletes, teams, coaches, administrators and community leaders for their athletic performance, leadership, and team contributions while attending LSU Eunice.
The LSU Eunice Alumni Association, through its Board of Directors, appoints a committee to review nominations for the Sports Hall of Fame. Any alumnus, staff member, or friend of the university may make nominations for this award.The guidelines and process for submitting nominations, selecting members, and holding induction ceremonies are outlined below.
Mission Statement
The Alumni Association will maintain the LSU Eunice Sports Hall of Fame as the highest athletic honor that the University bestows on its alumni and supporters by recognizing the outstanding athletic achievements of individuals and teams of every era.
Eligibility Requirements
A nominee shall:
1. Have been a full-time student at LSU Eunice for at least one year
2. Have been a letter-winner in at least one varsity sport at LSU Eunice
3. Have left the University at least five years ago
Current Alumni Board, alumni faculty, and staff members are eligible. Non-alumni staff must have a minimum of five years of service to the College before the individual is considered for the award.
Teams may be eligible for induction as "Teams of Distinction" seven academic years after their season of competition provided its members meet the above requirements.
This honor may be posthumously bestowed.
Selection Criteria
Nominees who meet the eligibility requirements will be considered for induction to the Sports Hall of Fame in three categories of membership: Individual, Team of Distinction, and Special Citation. The criteria for selection in each category follow:
1.
Individual - Athletic performance, team contributions, achievement and/or leadership in sports competition as evidenced by:
- Post-season honors, such as All-American, All-State, All-Conference, etc.
- Advancement to post-season competition such as NCAA regional and national championships or All-Star team selection
- Record-setting performances
- Winning individual championships
- Holding the position of team captain
- Athletic achievement after LSU Eunice will be considered, including participation and achievement in professional, Olympic, and amateur athletics, but only as a complement to the individual's athletic career while at LSU Eunice.
2.
Team of Distinction - Athletic performance and achievement in sports competition as evidenced by:
- Exceptional accomplishments at the NJCAA regional or national competition, regional or national titles, school records, and undefeated seasons.
3.
Special Citation - At the discretion of the selection committee, individuals, coaches, and administrators who have substantially enhanced the athletic program at LSU Eunice may be honored by Special Citation.
Nominations
- Nominations will be solicited on the LSU Eunice Athletic by mail or by email.
- Any alumnus/a, staff member, or friend of the University may make nominations for this award.
- No individual may self-nominate although an individual may nominate a team of which they were a member.
- The nominators must indicate which type of membership they are nominating for: Individual, Team of Distinction, or Special Citation.
- Nominations must be made no later than October 1 of each calendar year for induction at Annual Hall of Fame Banquet held in January.
- Nominations can also be made in writing by submitting a letter of nomination to the LSU Eunice Athletic Director’s Office:
- Athletic Director
LSU Eunice
PO Box 1129
Eunice, LA 70535
- At the conclusion of each academic year, the committee will solicit from the athletic director's office, a list of student athletes whom both the athletic director and coaching staff agree have achieved a "Hall of Fame career," met the criteria for the LSUE SHOF, and would be eligible for induction in five years. These lists will aid the committee in validating and evaluating nominees in future years.
Selection Committee
- A selection committee will be appointed by the Alumni Association president or Alumni Outreach Committee chair.
- Committee members will serve a three-year term.
- The committee will be made up of at least six members as follows:
- (3) Alumni Board members including at least (1) member from the LSU Eunice Alumni Society. (3) Representatives from the college athletic staff including the athletic director.
Selection Process
- The Athletic Director’s Office will provide to each committee member for review, biographical information and nomination forms for each nominee prior to the Spring Alumni Board meeting.
- No more than three individuals and one "Team of Distinction" may be inducted annually.
- The committee may authorize induction to a person or team who falls outside of the defined criteria when justified by special circumstances.
- The committee will review and discuss the nominees at a committee meeting and vote to determine membership that represents various sports and time periods and reflects both men's and women's athletics.
- The Committee will present the Athletic Director with its recommendation for induction of new members at the committee meeting and ask for a motion to induct the slate.
- Public announcement of the inductee(s) shall be made prior to the induction ceremony.
Induction Ceremony
Sports Hall of Fame induction will be conducted during ceremonies of the Annual Hall of Fame Banquet.
- The committee recommends the use of video or slides to highlight achievements.
- Special care must be taken to ensure that the presentation of one individual's award does not overshadow that of another.
- All current Sports Hall of Fame members and their families shall be invited and attending members will be acknowledged at the recognition ceremony.
- Inductees must attend their induction unless the committee has waived their presence and appointed a proxy to receive their award.
- The Athletic Department’s office will facilitate sending invitations on behalf of the inductee and the College to the inductee's guest list, teammates, coaches, and classmates.
- Physical Awards and Sports Hall of Fame Permanent Display Individual and Team Awards - Each Individual, Team Member, or Special Citation recipient shall receive a framed certificate or citation describing the achievements of the honoree.
- Public Display of Award - A plaque with inductee's names and class years shall be displayed on campus.
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