SUNY Brockport Athletics

Purpose:
Begun in 1985, the Golden Eagle Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize athletes, coaches and/or administrators who have made outstanding contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program at Brockport. In 2009, a “contributors” category was added to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on the university's athletics program and/or the honoree’s professional field after attending or working at Brockport.
 
Eligibility:

• Athletes who:
  • Graduated five or more years ago from the College
  • Attended Brockport and participated in athletics for at least two years
  • Demonstrated superior athletic performance and contributed to the success of the athletics program while at the college
  • Are worthy citizens and a positive role model
• “Veteran” Athletes only, who:
  • Graduated at least 30 years before the current school year
  • Can be judged on a combination of superior athletic performance, existing statistics, testimonials from coaches, players or opponents
  • Are worthy citizens and a positive role model
    • *Note: This category will be voted on separately, but honorees will be listed with “regular” inductees
• Coaches who:
  • Demonstrated superior competence and professionalism in making contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program while at the college
  • Strong consideration will be given to the following: won/lost record; length of service; strength of won/lost record; graduation rate of his/her athletes; post-season playoff appearances; conference/regional/national sport committee service; championships won; number of sports coached; and coach of the year awards
  • Are worthy citizens and a positive role model
  • Are not presently, and have not been in the past five years, on the athletic staff at the college
    • A coach with at least 20 years of coaching experience at Brockport is automatically eligible, upon nomination as soon as he/she discontinues coaching in his/her primary sport.
• Administrators/Support personnel who:
  • Demonstrated superior competence and professionalism in making contributions to the intercollegiate athletics program while at the college
  • Must have performed an outstanding and/or special service to the athletics program
  • Must have been employed at least 15 years at SUNY Brockport
  • Are worthy citizens and a positive role model
  • Are not presently, and have not been in the past five years, on the athletic staff at the college;
    • however, after 20 years of service at Brockport, individuals can become eligible, upon nomination as soon as they discontinue service to the college.
• Contributors who:
  • Are worthy citizens and a positive role model
  • Have significantly impacted the college’s athletics program through on-going support: and/or
  • Have attained a high-ranking role within their professional field that is recognized on a nation level: and/or
  • Made a substantial impact on the world of athletics and sports in general
    • *Note: this category will be voted on separately, but honorees will be listed with “regular” inductees)

 
Nominations:
Nominations will be accepted by the Brockport Athletic Department on an on-going basis. To be considered for the current year, a nomination must be submitted by no later than January 31 of the same year. Nominations will only be accepted through the online nomination portal. To be complete, a nomination should include a current resume of the nominee’s achievements in athletics, their profession, and civic activities, and other supporting materials. Candidates nominated for induction remain eligible for five years. If a nominee is not selected within a period of five years, he/she is automatically removed from the list of active nominees and must be nominated again to be considered for induction into the Hall of Fame.  


To nominate an individual for the Brockport Athletics Hall of Fame, please click here.  Nomination Form