HICKORY, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame class.
The Hall of Fame, established in 1976, honors the most excellent student-athletes, coaches, and contributors who’ve left a long-lasting influence on LR’s storied athletic historical past.
The deadline for nominations is April 1, 2026, and the induction ceremony might be held Sept. 19, 2026. More particulars about the ceremony might be introduced later this spring.
Those wishing to appoint deserving people can submit an online nomination form or obtain and print the paper form.
CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
Nominees might be thought of provided that accompanied with supporting supplies.
SECTION 1: The candidate should not have represented Lenoir-Rhyne as a pupil athlete for ten years instantly previous the date of induction.
SECTION 2: The candidate should not be a full-time member of the Lenoir-Rhyne workers at the time of election and induction.
SECTION 3: The candidate’s athletic achievements and contribution to sports activities whereas at Lenoir-Rhyne or as an alumnus should have been well known over the space served by the University, enhancing the fame of the University in addition to the candidate.
SECTION 4: The candidate should be of good character and fame.
SECTION 5: The candidate should have attended Lenoir-Rhyne at the very least two educational years or should have been in good standing at the termination of such relationship with the school.
SECTION 6: If the candidate’s athletic achievements are based mostly on an expert profession, such profession should have spanned a time interval of at the very least 5 years.
SECTION 7: All candidates shall be thought of with out discrimination on the foundation of gender, race, or nationwide origin.
SECTION 8: A separate “Contributor” part has been accepted in 2022 to permit coaches, donors, mates of hte program, assist workers and different members ot the LR neighborhood who deserve particular recognition.
Nominees are evaluated based mostly on athletic achievement, management, sportsmanship, and contributions to the success and custom of Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will overview each new nominations and beforehand submitted candidates for consideration into the 2026 class.
Since its creation, the Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame has celebrated generations of Bear legends who’ve formed the establishment’s proud athletic custom. The 2026 class will proceed that legacy by recognizing people whose excellence and dedication embody the spirit of Lenoir-Rhyne Athletics.
Anyone with questions can contact JuJu Phillips at [email protected] or 727-328-7172.