COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women announced Tuesday that The W athletics department is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Hall of Fame class.
The nomination process is open for online and written submissions through Nov. 30, 2024. The Hall of Fame home page can be found online at: http://www.owlsathletics.com/HallOfFame.
Categories for nomination include Student-Athlete, Team, Coach/Administrator and Distinguished Service.
The criteria for the categories is as follows:
Student-Athlete: Must have competed in a varsity sport at The W. Must have left The W in good standing. Eligible 7 years after the final season of competition. Should have graduated from The W (special circumstances will be considered by the committee; i.e.- went into military service, signed to play professionally, etc.). Those considered should have attained a minimum of All-Conference accolades – or the equivalent – during their career.
Team: This shall be for teams that, by their successes, brought distinction to The W. Teams nominated should have won a conference, regional or national championship (special circumstances will be considered by the committee) or the equivalent. Teams are eligible 5 years after their season is completed.
Coach/Administrator: This recognition is for coaches, staff, and faculty members who, by the achievements of their teams and/or efforts on behalf of athletics, brought distinction to The W. Those selected shall have left the University in good standing if they are no longer employed by The W. There are no time restrictions on these nominations.
Distinguished Service: This honors those who have, by their efforts in time, service, financial support, etc., greatly advanced the intercollegiate athletics program. Those elected do not directly have been affiliated with The W by enrollment or employment (i.e.- local business leaders, etc.). In addition to their contributions, those elected should represent the ideals and mission of The W. There are no time restrictions on these nominations.
MUW Hall of Fame ceremonies are planned for once every two years and the first ceremony took place in the Fall 2023. The 2025 class will be inducted in Fall 2025.
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