General | 7/14/2015 8:30:00 AM

DETROIT -- The Wayne State University Athletic Department Hall of Fame committee is accepting nominations for the class of 2016, which will be the 41st class.  The induction ceremony will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016.  Nominations will be accepted until October 1, 2015.

Persons wishing to nominate someone must include a list of athletic achievements, letters won at WSU, current address of nominee (or relative if nominee is deceased).  See nomination forms in box.  A total of two hundred twenty (225) individuals have been inducted in the first 40 classes.

To be eligible for consideration, the nominee must have graduated or left WSU at least five years prior; received one athletics award; graduated from a four-year university; staff/faculty members become eligible after separation from WSU, unless being considered for athletic achievement; evidence of outstanding career as an athlete or staff/faculty member must be presented; consideration may be given to the professional or amateur athletic career.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations Jeff Weiss at (313) 577-7542 or via email at jeff.weiss@wayne.edu.

Information should be sent to:
Athletic Hall of Fame
Wayne State University
5101 John C Lodge
101 Matthaei
Detroit, MI 48202