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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME Criteria for Membership 1. The Hall of Fame will be open to persons who have made an outstanding

contribution to Georgia Southern University as:

a) A superior competitor in GSU intercollegiate athletics. b) A coach, administrator or athletic official who has made a long-term

contribution to GSU athletics through strong leadership and exceptional effort.

c) A supporter who has made significant contributions to the advancement of GSU athletics.

2. Additional consideration will be given for continued contributions to society

through community activities, through performance in chosen fields of endeavor and through avocations which bring credit and distinction to Georgia Southern University.

3. In order that proper assessment may be made of a nominee:

a) A time period of ten (10) years must have elapsed since graduation for a student-athlete.

b) A time period of five (5) years must have elapsed since a coach, administrator or athletic official has held an official capacity at Georgia Southern University.

c) Supporters are eligible immediately. d) Exceptions to time period guidelines must receive a unanimous vote of the

committee. Selection Committee

Director of Athletics (Chairperson)

University President

Senior Woman Administrator

President of Southern Boosters

Director of Alumni Relations

Director of Athletics Media Relations

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Selection Committee Continued

Three individuals associated with or graduated from Georgia Southern prior to 1970 (appointed by Athletics Director)

1. Martha Bacon – Statesboro 2. Gene Crawford – Statesboro 3. Marvin Vanover – Augusta

Three individuals associated with or graduated from Georgia Southern after 1970 (appointed by Athletics Director)

1. Larry Smith – St. Simons Island 2. Pat Douglas – Augusta 3. Tony Fair – Statesboro

Nominations

Solicited from Alumni and Donors through various communications channels.

Solicited from Georgia Southern coaches, administrators and Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Nominees from previous years will automatically be considered by the committee for ten (10) years.

Deadline is May 15 of the induction year for all nominations. Selection

The Selection Committee shall review nominees and their credentials.

After review of all the nominees’ credentials, candidates will be voted upon by secret ballot.

The top ten nominees receiving votes will be forwarded to the second round for review.

A maximum of six (6) student-athletes and no more than one (1) non-student-athlete (team, coach, administrator or supporter) will be inducted biennially.

Induction Ceremony

A dinner will be held on Friday night with an on field presentation at halftime of the football game on Saturday.