• Hall of Fame Nomination Form

    Hall of Fame Nomination Form

    Class of 2026

  • Program Overview:

    The Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame was founded in 1991 to recognize and preserve the heritage of high school athletics in Florida, to keep alive their tradition and spirit, and to honor each year those persons who through distinguished achievement have excelled in one or more high school athletic programs sponsored by the Association and its member schools. To date, 247 deserving individuals have been enshrined in the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame.  

    Criteria for Induction:

    Nominees may be retired from their field, or still active. All nominees will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to high school athletics. While many have served their schools or areas over a long and distinguished career, their accomplishments must have been worthy of statewide recognition for them to be considered. Longevity, without meaningful statewide impact, does not constitute appropriate credentials for Hall of Fame consideration. Worthy candidates are those individuals who have raised the level of awareness in high school athletics through their distinguished achievement and excellence in one or more of the high school athletic programs sponsored by the FHSAA or through their contributions to high school athletics in other fields of work. Candidates must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. The nominee's character throughout their life will receive primary consideration. The screening committee is tough and demanding in their evaluation of each nomination.

    The categories of student-athlete, coach, administrator, contest official and contributor are included on the nomination form for expediency in understanding the primary area in which an individual is to be considered for his or her achievements. These groupings are for screening purposes only and to assist those submitting the nominations understand the type of information required. To further explain the criteria:

    • Administrator 

    • An ADMINISTRATOR will be considered primarily on the merits of his or her achievements as a high school athletic administrator, county athletic administrator and/or state athletic administrator. Nominees in this category must have served as a Florida high school administrator for a minimum of 20 years, or as a Florida high school administrator and Florida coach for a minimum of 20 years, of which at least 10 years must have been as an administrator. Relevant information to include when submitting a nomination in this category includes but is not limited to: State championships won at school, awards won, FHSAA, FIAAA, and NIAAA involvement, facility enhancements, notable difference in success of program before and after arrival at school, etc...

    • Coach 

    • A COACH will be considered primarily for his or her achievements in senior high school coaching only. Secondary consideration will be given to the nominee's achievements as a collegiate or professional coach. Nominees in this category must have served as a Florida high school coach for a minimum of 20 years. Relevant information to include when submitting a nomination in this category includes, but is not limited to: State championships won, regional championships won, final season national rankings, overall career win-loss record, overall career winning percentage, statewide & national Coach of the Year honors, Hall of Fame honors, FHSAA, and Coaches Association involvement, state records set, etc...

    • Contest Official 

    • A CONTEST OFFICIAL will be considered primarily on the merits of his/her achievements as a high school athletic official. Nominees in this category must have served as a Florida high school contest official for a minimum of 20 years. Relevant information to include when submitting a nomination in this category includes but is not limited to: State championships and Final Fours selected to work, awards, contributions to local official's association, contributions to statewide officials in general, etc...

    • Contributor 

    • A CONTRIBUTOR is an individual who has made contributions to high school athletics in some capacity other than those previously mentioned, including such areas as media, sports medicine, athletic trainers, or distinguished volunteers. A nominee will be considered primarily on the merits of his or her contributions to high school athletics. There is no minimum number of years served required for this category. Relevant information to include when submitting a nomination in this category includes but is not limited to: Contributions to high school athletics in the state of Florida, creations, inventions, pioneer in certain categories, etc...

    • Student-Athlete 

    • A STUDENT-ATHLETE is a former student participant who is being nominated for his or her achievements in high school athletics. Student-athletes will be considered primarily on their achievements as a high school student-athlete. Limited consideration will be given to their achievements at the college or professional levels. Nominees in this category must have graduated from a Florida high school 10 or more years ago. Relevant information to include when submitting a nomination in this category includes, but is not limited to: State records set, overall career stats, All-American & All-State honors, Player of the Year honors, etc...

    • Nominee Information 
    • Timeline of Selection 

    • Friday, Oct. 31, 2025:      Nomination Forms Available at FHSAA.com

      Friday, Jan. 30, 2026:     Nomination Forms Due Back to FHSAA Office

      Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026:  Nomination Packets, Official Rating Sheet and Memo Sent to FHSAA Hall of Fame Screening Committee

      Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026: Screening Committee Rating Sheets Due Back to FHSAA Office

      Wednesday, March 4, 2025:   Nomination Forms of Finalists, Official Rating Sheet and Memo Sent to FHSAA Hall of Fame Selection Committee

      Wednesday, April 1, 2026:   Selection Committee Rating Sheets Due Back to FHSAA Office

      Wednesday, April 8, 2025:   FHSAA Office Tabulates Selection Committee Votes

      Wednesday, April 15, 2026: Class of 2026 Notified of Induction

      Monday, April 27, 2026: Class of 2026 Announced at FHSAA.com

    • Nominee Information 

    • Candidates are not permitted to nominate themselves.

      Please contact krichardson@fhsaa.org if there are any issues. This form must be submitted by January 31, 2025 for consideration in the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

    • Individual Submitting Nomination

      Please fill out the following with your information
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  • Nominee Information

    Nominee Information

    Please fill out the following pages with your Hall of Fame nominee's information
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  • Nominee's Spouse or Closest Living Relative

    Please fill out the name, address, phone number and email address for the Nominee's spouse or closest living relative below:
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  • Chronology of Athletic Involvement

    Chronology of Athletic Involvement

    Chronicle the nominee's entire athletic career, beginning with involvement in high school (as student-athlete, manager, etc.), as assistant coach, as head coach, as athletic, school, and/or state administrator, etc.
  • Achievements in Category Nominated

    Achievements in Category Nominated

    Nominees will be considered primarily for their achievements in senior high school athletics.

  • For nominees in the Administrator or Contributor category, list programs developed, work with coaches and officials organizations, etc. 

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    For nominees in the Officials category, list number of contests officiated, number of postseason contests officiated and levels (i.e., regional contests, state semifinals, state finals, etc.).

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    For nominees in the Student-Athlete or Coach category, list objective, statistical records in athletics (i.e., won-loss records; conference, district, region and state titles; times, distances; single game, season, career points, pins, touchdowns, etc.).

  • Contributions to High School Athletics

    Contributions to High School Athletics

  • Professional Affiliations and Achievements

    Professional Affiliations and Achievements

  • Other Information

    Other Information

  • Other Materials Needed

    Other Materials Needed

  • To be considered, all nomination packets must be accompanied by a headshot of the nominee, a minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents, if available. 

     

    Please contact krichardson@fhsaa.org if there are any issues. This form must be submitted by January 30, 2026 for consideration in the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

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