Annual Induction of Members
Lynchburg College Alumni Association
Sports Hall of Fame
Annual Induction of Members
(Approved by Alumni Association Board of Directors, September 1978.)
(Approved and amended, June 1990.)
- Number of Inductees
The committee recommends that no more than five individuals be inducted annually.
- Selection Committee
A continuing selection committee should be appointed by the Lynchburg College Alumni Association President, to serve staggered three-year terms. The committee should include at least one member from the Pioneer Club and one from each successive decade and three coaches from the athletic staff. The selection committee shall meet at least once prior to submitting the names of the inductee(s) to the Alumni Board of Directors. Public announcement of the inductee(s) shall be made prior to the induction ceremony.
- Timetable
There is a nomination deadline of January 1 for induction at Homecoming in the fall.
- Awards Ceremony
The committee recommends a special recognition ceremony, perhaps a banquet, either on Friday or on Sunday of Homecoming Weekend. All current Sports Hall of Fame members and their families shall be invited. Attending members will be recognized at the recognition ceremony and at half-time activities of the men's soccer game.
- Nature of the Award
The committee recommends an individual certificate or citation describing the achievements of the honoree.
- Display of Award
The plaque with inductees' names and class years will be placed on display in the lobby of Turner Gymnasium.
- Location of Permanent Display
Upstairs lobby of Turner Gymnasium.