The University of Massachusetts Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes individual student-athletes and coaches who have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics by virtue of their performance on athletic teams representing the University, or by meritorious efforts on behalf of athletics. National Championship teams are also eligible for consideration.
Eligibility
- For former student-athletes, eligibility shall not begin until five (5) years after the class with which the student entered is graduated from the University. Non-graduated student-athletes may be considered on an individual basis.
- Persons, other than former student-athletes, may also be considered as Hall of Fame members.
- For teams to be considered, eligibility shall not begin until five (5) years after the NCAA title has been won or shared.
- Coaches shall be considered as Hall of Fame members only after they have retired or left the service of UMass Lowell.
Qualifications
- For former coaches and student-athletes, eligibility shall be based on demonstrated achievements, integrity, sportsmanship, character, and his/her contributions to the team or teams on which the person played or coached, as well as to the University in general.
- For non-student-athletes/coaches to be considered, he/she must have demonstrated special contributions to the University and its athletic program(s).
- Teams that have won National Championships at the NCAA level shall be considered based upon their accomplishments as a group and will be chosen on the basis of playing ability, integrity, sportsmanship and character. This does not preclude individuals on that team from being considered for induction as individuals.
Induction Ceremony and Annual Limitation
The induction of Hall of Fame members will be held each year during the Athletic Department’s Annual Excellence Banquet. Not more than two individuals or teams may be selected in any one year.
Hall of Fame Nomination
Candidates may be nominated by anyone. Once a nomination is received, it shall be forwarded to the Director of Athletic Media Relations for research of academic, athletic and other achievements, and the information will be distributed to the members of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
Hall of Fame Committee and Selection
The Director of Athletics will establish the Hall of Fame Committee annually. The committee shall consist of the following standing members:
- Director of Athletics
- Senior Women’s Administrator
- Media Relations Director
- Faculty Athletic Representative
- One (1) representative from the River Hawk Club
- One (1) representative from past Athletic Hall of Famers
- Two (2) representatives from the community at large
- One (1) representative from the Alumni Office
- One (1) representative appointed by the Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee
Should any member resign or otherwise become ineligible during a term, the committee as a whole shall elect a replacement. The Selection Committee shall meet at least once a year. The committee is to review nominations, select inductees, formulate plans for the induction ceremonies, review the activities of the year, and fill any committee vacancies.
The current Selection Committee for the Hall of Fame is as follows:
- Director of Athletics – Dana Skinner
- Senior Women’s Administrator – Joan Lehoullier
- Media Relations Director – Chris O’Donnell
- Faculty Athletic Representative – Bob Gamache
- One (1) representative from the River Hawk Club - TBD
- One (1) representative from past Athletic Hall of Famers - TBD
- One (1) representatives from the community at large – TBD
- One (1) representative from the Alumni Office - Sherri Phippen
- One (1) representative appointed by the Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee – Bob Ellis
A record of all meetings shall be maintained and the permanent records shall be kept in the Offices of Alumni Relations and the Athletic Director.