List of Hall of Fame Inductees:
http://nccueaglepride.com/hof.aspx
Purpose
The purpose of the Department of Athletics Hall of Fame is to recognize and pay tribute to former North Carolina Central University student-athletes and coaches that have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments during their enrollment/career at the University, as well as individuals that have demonstrated significant support in the advancement of the Department of Athletics through dedicated service.
Inductions
A Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be scheduled to take place once every three years at a time and location to be determined.
Hall of Fame Criteria (Athlete, Coach, Team, Meritorious Service) – Limit: Up to 8 inductees per induction class
Nominees must meet the following criteria to be selected for Hall of Fame induction:
Athlete
1. Must have participated with distinction as a student-athlete on an NCCU varsity sports team.
2. Must have been out of competition at NCCU for at least five (5) years after the graduation of his/her class.
3. Graduation from NCCU is not required for selection.
4. Should have received all-conference (CIAA or MEAC) honors; or won an individual conference (CIAA or MEAC), regional or national championship; or named conference (CIAA or MEAC), regional or national player of the year; or broke a documented NCCU, conference or national sports record; or achieved a distinguished post-University career in athletics.
Coach
1. Must have served as a coach with an NCCU varsity sports team.
2. Must have contributed significantly to the welfare of student-athletes and to the progress of the University.
3. Must have been separated from active coaching duties at NCCU for at least three (3) years prior to induction.
Team – Limit: One inductee/team per induction class
1. Must have won a conference (CIAA or MEAC) tournament/championship game or national championship title.
Meritorious Service – Limit: One inductee per induction class
1. Must have made a significant contribution to the development of student-athletes at the University; or
2. Must have received recognition for outstanding athletic-related services rendered to the University; or
3. Must be widely-recognized for his or her influence on the growth and development of the athletics program at NCCU; or
4. Must be an individual who has made a significant impact on the popularity, success, or survival of the athletics program or an individual sport at NCCU.
It is the responsibility of the nominee to ensure that the above criteria are met for all prospective Hall of Famers.
Attendance at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony is mandatory for all inductees unless an illness, death of an immediate family member, or is being inducted posthumously.
Nominations
Nominations for the Hall of Fame may be submitted by an NCCU affiliate (NCCU employee, Eagle Club member, Board of Trustees member, alumnus, inducted Hall of Famer, and any Hall of Fame committee member) and shall consist of a written nomination accompanied by supporting data and biographies. The nomination must include the current address of any living nominee or the address of a family member if the nominee is deceased.
Nominations will commence the first Monday in October in the year preceding the Hall of Fame induction and close the last Friday in November. The Department of Athletics will produce nomination forms that will be available on the Department of Athletics website – www.NCCUEaglePride.com. At the nomination closing, the Selection Committee will assemble and review the nominations for induction consideration.
All nominations will be received by the Selection Committee. Applications of nomination are considered incomplete if all information is not received by the deadline. All information submitted will be marked with date and time to ensure receipt of materials within the deadline date.
The Selection Committee shall select by majority vote (or unanimous vote in the instance of Meritorious Service) candidates not to exceed eight (8) candidates per induction year. A Team nomination shall be considered as one candidate. Only one Team or Meritorious Service inductee may be inducted as part of a single induction class, but it is not a requirement that either is inducted in a Hall of Fame class. The Selection Committee may elect to submit no candidates for induction if it is deemed that none of the nominations are suitable for Hall of Fame distinction.
The Selection Committee Chair will submit the list of proposed Hall of Fame inductees to the Director of Athletics in February for approval. After review and acceptance by the Director of Athletics, selections will be forwarded to the Chancellor in March for final approval.
Nominees will remain eligible for two additional induction cycles (one every three years) if not selected for the initial induction, after which the nomination may not be re-submitted for at least three consecutive induction cycles.
List of Hall of Fame Inductees:
http://nccueaglepride.com/hof.aspx
Hall of Fame Nominations are CLOSED until the first Monday in October of 2025 through the last Friday in November 2025.
Hall of Fame Nomination Form: Complete and Submit Online |
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