Edinboro, Pa. -- The Edinboro Athletic Hall of Fame Committee has opened nominations for the Hall of Fame as well as the Distinguished Service Award and the Lifetime Achievement in Sports Award.

The Criteria for each award is listed below:

Athletics Hall of Fame

• An athlete must have graduated from a four-year institution and also earned a letter in a varsity sport at Edinboro.  
• A nominated candidate must have demonstrated good citizenship during their tenure while serving the University, as well as the time thereafter.
• An athlete must have been out of school a minimum of ten years, however, special consideration for a graduate will be determined on an individual basis by the board.
• Coach, athletic administrator, or other nominees, graduate or not, who have performed meritorious service for or on behalf of the athletic program at the University. A current Athletic Department staff member must be employed for a minimum of 20 years before they are eligible to be considered for induction.

Distinguished Service Award
This award is given to an individual in recognition for extended years of service to Edinboro and its Athletic Department. This honor is bestowed upon on an individual who has provided distinguished service (monetary or time) to the Athletic Department and its student-athletes. A current Athletic Department staff member must be employed for a minimum of 20 years before they are eligible for induction.

Lifetime Achievement in Sports Award
Given to an individual in recognition of a lifetime contribution to the field of athletics including contributions upon leaving Edinboro. This group may include former coaches and student-athletes who distinguish themselves either by virtue of their performance on Edinboro athletic teams or by meritorious efforts on behalf of athletics.

Nominations for all three awards closes on March 1, 2023. Nominations can be submitted via the online web form here.