Purpose

To honor former Jamestown College coaches, stand-out athletes, distinguished graduates and athletic supporters of Jamestown College.

Those people eligible to be included are (1) former Jamestown College coaches; (2) stand-out athletes, with emphasis on All-American, All Conference, All District performers; (3) and significant contributors to the college's mission as well as athletic department.

The Hall of Fame will recognize persons from all sports in which Jamestown College competed as a recognized intercollegiate athletic event through its long history. Eligibility for induction is open to those who have passed away as well as though those still living.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame, and individual must first be nominated. Nominations can be offered by anyone except the person being nominated. The Selection Committee will, then, investigate each nominee making sure he/she meets the criteria established for induction. Those nominated receiving the most votes from the committee will be inducted, with due attention to yearly minimal numbers. The Jamestown College President, cannot vote; in effect, the affirmative vote is a recommendation for their consideration.

Guidelines

1. Former Jamestown College coach:

• (a) Must have made a significant contributions to the College, its students, and its athletic department;
• (b) Must have been employed by the college as a coach for a minimum of five (5) years.

2. Standout Athlete:

• (a) Must have been named to an All-Conference, All-State, All-District and/or All-American team at least once
• (b) If no All-Conference, All-State, All-District, or All-American honors are applicable (because of the period of time, institution, or sport), the nominated athlete must have representative statistical credentials for the committee to consider
• (c) The nominee must have been in good academic standing. If academic records unavailable, a college diploma will be adequate for criteria purposes;
• (d) The nominee must be a graduate and been out of the school for at least ten (10) years;
• (e) A minimum of two years as a letter award recipient with participation in at least one sport.
• (f) Athletic achievement after Jamestown College

3. Honorary Inductee:

• A non-alumni who has made outstanding contributions to the Jamestown College Athletic Department and its programs. This honor may be posthumously bestowed.

Selection Committee & Selection Process

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall consist of the current Jimmie Booster Club Board and its members. The current board consists of eight members; including the Booster Club Executive Director, Chair (non-voting); the Athletic Director (voting) and six board members (voting).

The Selection Committee shall use the following process in selecting yearly inductees for the Hall of Fame:

• (a) A nomination can be offered by anyone except the person being nominated. Reasons for nominating this person must accompany the nomination
• (b) All nominations must be directed to the Chair of the Selection Committee;
• (c) To declare eligible each nominated individual, the committee researcher will validate the nominee's credentials and past record;
• (d) Nominees are then compared by category
• (e) The Committee will discuss all nominees before voting and recommending to the Chair, who will then present to the Jamestown College President
• (f) Nominations stay active for five (5) years at which time the nomination ceases. The same athlete may then be re-nominated through proper procedures for the subsequent five (5) year terms.

General Information

The numbers of inductees added to the Hall of Fame each year depend upon the Selection Committee's decision, based upon the number and quality of qualified nominations received. The number selected for induction shall not exceed five (5) persons. The minimum number to consider for induction is two (2) persons.

Careful consideration must be placed on balancing the yearly inductees by era, gender and sport.

The timetable to follow is as follows:

• (a) January 1- Announcement and nominee solicitation
• (b) April 1 - Closing date for nominations
• (c) May 1- Committee selections and votes
• (b) May 30- Announcement of persons being inducted are presented (included in Alumni & Friends)
• (e) Hall of Fame weekend during Homecoming of the College - Hall of Fame banquet honoring inductees, families and friends
• (g) Prior to halftime of the Homecoming Football game -Honor inductees in front of crowd

A duplicate of the plaque presented to the inductees of his/her descendants, are placed on the special Hall of Fame wall located in the hallway of the Lyngstad Center. These plaques are donated to Jamestown College by the Jimmie Booster Club.