The Troy University Sports Hall of Fame Board of Advisers have established eligibility requirements and are now seeking nominations for the inaugural Hall of Fame class, which will be inducted in the fall of 2012.

Nominations for the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame can be submitted by coaches, members of the Hall of Fame Board of Advisors and the general public.

In order to officially nominate an individual for inclusion in the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, letters of nomination along with the nominees’ qualifications must be submitted by Oct. 15, 2011, to the Secretary of the Hall of Fame Board of Advisors at the Troy University Department of Athletics.

Nominations may be made online at the official Troy Athletics website, www.TroyTrojans.com, as well as by regular mail to the Troy University Department of Athletics. In addition, an e-mail address has been established to collect nominations, field inquiries and assist with the nomination process. Information or questions may be sent to halloffame@troy.edu.

Nominees for the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame must fall into one of four categories – student-athlete, coach, administrator or vintage. All candidates for inclusion in the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame must have exhibited several characteristics, including – good moral and ethical character, outstanding leadership qualities, high quality citizenship, have demonstrated a level of achievement or service that stands out from the ordinary and have achieved honors and recognition that has been a credit to the nominee and to TROY.

“I am excited about the opportunity to honor the tradition and history of Troy University athletics with the establishment of the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame,” Director of Athletics Steve Dennis said. “The Hall of Fame, and the annual induction ceremony, will be something that every Troy University alumnus and fan will be proud of.”

Troy University Sports Hall of Fame Board of Advisors
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.		Chancellor (Ex-Officio)
Allen Owen		Chairman, Board of Trustees, Athletics Committee (Ex-Officio)
Steve Dennis		Director of Athletics (Ex-Officio), Secretary
Mayor Ron Davis		Prichard
Mayor Earl Johnson		Andalusia
Dr. Ken Blankenship		Montgomery
William Thigpen		Fayette
G. Keith Black		Florence
Bob Butterworth		Montevallo
Roy Crawford		Birmingham
Ben Beard		Troy
Rick Maxey		Tallahassee, Fla.
Melanie Garner		Geneva
Jeff Coleman		Dothan
Susan Murphree		Troy
Sim Byrd		Montgomery
Stacy Faison		Phenix City
Tommy Hicks		Alabama Sports Writers Assoc., Mobile
Barry McKnight		Alabama Electronic Media, Auburn
Andy Britton		Sports Official, Montgomery
Doug Mims		Alumni Board, Dothan