Alabama A&M Athletics

Alabama A&M University Athletic Hall of Fame
The Alabama A&M University Athletic Hall of Fame was established to honor outstanding athletes, coaches, administrators and teams for their athletic performance, leadership and contributions.

Nomination Deadline
Nominations for the 2023 Alabama A&M University Athletic Hall of Fame class of inductees will be accepted from June 1 through July 31.

Nomination Forms
Athlete Nomination Form
Coach Nomination Form
Special Contributor Nomination Form

Nomination Criteria
Eligibility requirements:
A student-athlete nominee:

• Must have attended Alabama A&M University for at least two years.
• Must have earned a varsity letter in at least one sport while enrolled at Alabama A&M University.
• Must have been in good standing while serving Alabama A&M University. The nominee must have been, and continue to be, of outstanding quality, high moral character, integrity, and held in high esteem by their peers and the community in which they reside.
• Must have made significant contributions to society and their community by participation in civic organizations, volunteer work, church affiliation and other non-profit organizations.
• Must have achieved outstanding athletic accomplishments, been in good standing, academically and athletically, while in attendance at Alabama A&M University.
• A nominee will be considered posthumously.

A coach nominee:

• Must have served as a coach at Alabama A&M University for a minimum of three years.
• Must have demonstrated leadership and high moral character.
• Must have made significant contributions to the athletic program during their tenure at Alabama A&M University, and have achieved superior and outstanding athletic accomplishments at the University and/or external to the University, such as accomplishments that include regional, national, and international accolades, and other higher achievement in the coaching profession.
• Must have been in good standing while serving Alabama A&M University. Their conduct must have reflected honor on the University, been characterized with high distinction and served as a role model among their peers and for young people.
• Must have made superior and outstanding contributions to Alabama A&M University Athletics and achieved superior and outstanding athletic accomplishments at the University.
• A nominee will be considered posthumously.

A special contributors nominee:

• Must have served at least five years at Alabama A&M University.
• Eligible for nomination that has established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably upon the University.
• A candidate can be chosen posthumously. 
• Must have made significant contributions to the athletics program during his/her tenure other than that of an athlete (i.e., contributor, alumnus, broadcaster, etc.)

Nomination process:

• Nominations are unlimited.
• Inducted nominees (membership) is limited to a minimum of five, and no more than 10, for an induction year.
• In any given year, the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is not required to select members for induction.
• If a nominee is not selected, the application will be placed back into the pool for an additional year, and an application may be supplemented if placed back into the pool.
• A candidate may be nominated for Hall of Fame membership by any member of the community.
• A nominee should have one form for each sport in which they are being nominated.
• All nomination forms should be typed. Hand-written nomination forms will not be accepted.
• All applications are to remain confidential, to be shared only among the Hall of Fame Board members. Information relating to a nominee’s career statistics, records, achievements, etc., can be supported by accompanying documentation or sources cited where information can be verified. All committee members are required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and violations of the confidentiality agreement will result in removal from the selection committee.
• The nominee shall include a completed application, professional headshot photograph, biographical information and three (2) letters of recommendation. One letter of recommendation can come from the person who is making the nomination.
• The nomination form should include accomplishments and achievements while serving Alabama A&M University. High school accomplishments can be mentioned as part of the nominee’s biography, but not a prominent aspect for Hall of Fame consideration.
• Nomination forms will be available through the Alabama A&M University Athletics Department, or on the Alabama A&M University Athletics website (aamusports.com).
• Applications for nomination should be submitted to the Selections Committee Chair Earl D. Robinson via mail, or by email at earl.robinson@aamu.edu.