University of New England

 

The University of New England Athletic Hall of Fame was created to honor the very best in the history of St. Francis College, Westbrook College and UNE athletics.

Please complete this form and send suggested nominees to Amy Nadzo Haile, director of alumni advancement, at ahaile@une.edu or the Alumni Advancement Office at 716 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103.

We will continue to establish this link as the Varsity Club Committee takes shape and as our first Hall of Fame induction is held.

The University of New England Athletics Hall of Fame will serve to honor former student-athletes, coaches and administrators, as well as special supporters of the Athletic Department.

A nominee will be considered only if she/he meets the criteria listed below. You may also refer to this document for Hall of Fame Criteria.

Student-Athletes:

	•	Nominees must be a graduate of St. Francis College, Westbrook College or the University of New England.
	•	The candidate shall be eligible to be nominated no earlier than five years after her/his graduation from St. Francis College, Westbrook College or the University of New England.
	•	The candidate must have been a varsity team member of the sport for which she/he is being nominated.
	•	The candidate must have made a positive impact to the team(s) for which she/he played, including demonstrated athletic achievement, exemplary leadership qualities and character, and/or a significant contribution to the community.
	•	An honoree may be inducted posthumously.

Coach/Administrator:

	•	Nominees must have coached or been a staff member for at least ten years at St. Francis College, University of New England, or Westbrook College with a minimum of five years.
	•	The nominee shall have demonstrated an ability to enhance the athletic experience of the student-athlete, while serving as a positive role model through exemplary leadership and character.

Friends of Athletics:

	•	A nominee need not be a graduate or former employee of St. Francis College, Westbrook College or University of New England.
	•	Strong consideration will be given to those nominees who have enhanced the experience of student-athletes at St. Francis College, Westbrook College, or University of New England through their support. The candidate shall have volunteered their time, expertise or resources for a minimum of five years.
	•	An honoree may be inducted posthumously.

Team Criteria:

	•	Nominees must be successful teams who have reached regional and national recognition.
	•	Teams must have had varsity status at the time they were in play.
	•	Teams will be considered after a minimum of years has elapsed from the last date of play for their nominated season.

To be approved for induction, the candidate must have a majority (at least 5 of 9) of the votes from the Selection Committee. The Selection Committee will be comprised of the following individuals:

	•	Director of Athletics
	•	Director of Alumni Relations
	•	Faculty/Athletics Representative
	•	Sports Information Director
	•	1 Varsity Coach
	•	3 Varsity Club Members (1 St. Francis Alum, 1 Westbrook College Alum, and 1 University of New England Alum)
	•	2 Student Athletic Advisory Committee Members (1 female, 1 male)

Any nominees not voted for induction into the Hall of Fame during the year of her/his nomination will remain in consideration for one additional year following their nomination. After that time period, the candidate must be re-nominated for consideration.

The Selection Committee will determine the number of inductees in the inaugural year. Following the first induction ceremony, no more than five individuals will be honored annually.

Special Considerations

	•	Student-Athletes, Coaches Administers, and Friends
		Could be selected not meeting all of the requirements if nominated