Athletic Hall of Fame

Purpose

To recognize those individuals who best exhibit the integrity and Christian commitment that exemplify Northwestern College and the Athletic Department. Former players, coaches, groups, and other individuals who have made significant contributions and brought honor to the athletic program are eligible for selection to the Athletic Hall of Recognition.

Objectives

  • Give lasting recognition to outstanding individuals or groups of Northwestern College.
  • Serve as a reminder to students and the public of those people who have been instrumental in creating the athletic tradition at Northwestern College.
  • Promote continuing interest in the Athletic Department.
  • Establish a public relations vehicle to further enhance relations between the Alumni, Athletic Department, College, and all its constituencies.

Criteria for Induction and Continuing Recognition

  • Evidence a continuing commitment to the claims of Christ in their life.
  • The athlete must be a letter winner as reflected in official college records.
  • The athlete must have graduated from Northwestern or attended a minimum of four (4) full-time semesters at Northwestern (full-time defines as at least twelve (12) credits per semester).
  • Former athletes must be at least five (5) years removed from Northwestern.
  • No more than four (4) individuals or groups to the Athletic Hall of Recognition will be selected each year.
  • Under extreme circumstances and when necessary, the committee holds the authority and will convene to remove an inductee from the Athletic Hall of Recognition.

Other Considerations

  • Athletic excellence as evidenced by special honors, awards, or recognition.
  • Academic achievement.
Nominations will be accepted from alumni, current and former employees of Northwestern, and others who have a special interest in Northwestern athletics.  Persons nominated but not selected will continue to be considered each succeeding year. Nominations will be accepted year-round. Nominations should include as much supporting evidence as possible and can be made through the online nomination form or in writing:
 
Alumni Relations
Northwestern College
3003 Snelling Ave N.
St. Paul, Mn 55113
 
Selection Committee will convene in the spring to select inductees for the following fall’s Homecoming and will consist of: Athletic Director, Associate Athletic Director, Director of Alumni and Parent Relations, a Faculty Athletic Representative, two (2) to three (3) current members of the Northwestern Athletic staff, and the Senior Director of Constituent Relations.