Mission

The Stillwater Athletic Hall of Fame was chartered in the spring of 2007. Its purpose is to recognize and honor the accomplishments of the inductees and develop pride in the rich athletic traditions at Stillwater. These teams, coaches, athletes, and supporters who have shown good citizenship and moral character, while participating with distinction in Stillwater athletics, help bring honor, recognition, distinction, and excellence to Stillwater Central School District. This recognition exemplifies Stillwater’s commitment to academics, community, and athletic excellence.

The Nomination and Selection Process

1. Complete and return a Hall of Fame Nomination Application. Please remember that nominations are based only on high school achievements.

2. The committee shall meet to review all timely received nominations and elect candidates.

3. Newly elected members of the Hall of Fame will be notified by the committee. A press release is issued announcing this year’s inductees.

4. Members will be inducted at a ceremony conducted at a home varsity football or basketball game. Each Honoree will be presented a Hall of Fame plaque during the induction ceremony. A duplicate plaque will be placed in the Hall of Fame Trophy Case in the foyer of the Lilac gym.

Voting Guidelines for Induction

• The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will consist of no less than seven voting members.
• All nominations are to remain confidential, to be shared among the members of the committee only.
• The committee will review each nomination to ensure eligibility.
• The committee will review and discuss each eligible nominee.
• Each member of the committee will vote to continue consideration of the candidate for this year’s Hall of Fame class, or table the candidate for later consideration.
• Candidates voted to be considered for the current class will be further discussed and a final vote by the committee will determine this year’s newest inductees.
• The vote tally will remain confidential to the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.
• Members of the selection committee are eligible to nominate.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.
• A candidate who is not elected shall automatically be reconsidered for future Hall of Fame selections.

Candidate Categories

Team

Must somehow have distinguished themselves above and beyond the normal standards. This may include, but is not limited to: state championship, sectional championship, league championship, state tournament appearance, undefeated season. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee shall select not more than one team in any year, and may choose not to select any team. Teams nominated must have played their season a minimum of five years prior to nomination.

Coach

A former coach (head coach or assistant coach) with at least ten (10) years of service at Stillwater Central School, who has contributed to the success of Stillwater Central School athletes. Nominees must have retired from coaching the specific sport at Stillwater three years prior to nomination. (Posthumous candidates exempted).

Athlete

Any athlete who distinguished themself in the field of athletics while a student at Stillwater Central School above and beyond the normal standards. This may include, but is not limited to: establishing individual state, sectional, league, school records or championships, selection to national, section, or league all-star team(s). Nominees must have graduated ten years prior to eligibility (Posthumous candidates exempted).

Legacy

The Legacy Category is open to any individual, team or coach who made significant achievements and/or contributions to Stillwater athletics prior to 1973.

Athletic Contributor

An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the interscholastic athletic programs at Stillwater Central School other than coaching or playing.

Instructions

1. Click the link to the nomination form you would like to complete.

2. Complete the online nomination form.

3. Submit nomination.