Western Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Process
Western Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame Roster
Selection Process for Hall of Fame Members
Nominees
Western Illinois announced a restructuring of the Athletic Department Hall of Fame program in 2023, moving the event to an every year induction ceremony. After four years off, the university is pleased to bring back the Hall of Fame in the fall of 2023.
The Athletic Department Hall of Fame program began in 1974, and since then has inducted 37 classes. In all, 285 individuals and seven teams received the highest honor bestowed by the Leathernecks.
To be considered for selection into the Western Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame, individuals or teams must fall into one of the following areas and qualify as the criteria in that area describes.
Anyone can nominate candidates to the Western Illinois University Athletic Hall of Fame. The Athletic Department will periodically solicit nominees to keep the roster of candidates current. This solicitation will take place through various means, such as Alumni News, direct mailings, etc.
When nominations are received, the candidate's name is added to the active roster. All nominees remain on the active roster for five years. At that time, if the candidate has not been selected to the Hall of Fame, his or her name is dropped from the roster. Deadline to submit a nomination for the 2024 class is June 1, 2024.
For questions please contact:
Paul A. Bubb
Director of Athletics
Western Illinois University | Phone: (309) 298-1190
