WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. - The Webster University Athletics Department has opened nominations for the WU Athletics Hall of Fame for the Class of 2026. To be considered for this prestigious honor, the nominee must be from the Webster University graduating class of 2016 or earlier. 

The deadline for all nominations is set for November 20, 2025 and please email all nominations to kylejones@webster.edu.  

Hall of Fame Nomination Form: 
Webster_University_Athletic_Hall_of_Fame_Nomination_Form.pdf
Webster_University_Athletic_Hall_of_Fame_Nomination_Form.docx

Criteria to be considered for induction:

STUDENT-ATHLETE CATEGORY:
1.  The nominee must have graduated from Webster University.
2.  The nominee must have been an athletic participant, as reflected in official university records, for at least two (2) years.
3.  The nominee is eligible for nomination eight (8) years after graduation. (Must have graduated on or before 2016)
4.  The nominee must have been an outstanding student-athlete who made a significant contribution to the Webster University athletic program.  (Typically, a student-athlete would have been multi-year All-Conference or have received national recognition)
5.  While athletic achievement is of prime importance, character and good citizenship during both undergraduate and post-graduate years will be taken into consideration.
6.  Accomplishments after leaving Webster will also be a factor in making the selections.

COACH CATEGORY:
1.  The nominee must have coached a minimum of five (5) years at Webster University in the sport in which he or she is being recognized.
2.  The nominee is eligible for consideration upon retirement or five years after leaving Webster University.
3.  The nominee must have attained recognition in his or her sport.
4.  The nominee has been or is an example of good character and citizenship.
5.  Other factors that will influence the selection of a coach include the following:       
   a. Success at Webster University      
   b. Length of career at Webster University
   c. Concern for the welfare of student-athletes      
   d. Achievements of former student-athletes   
      e. Outstanding achievements after leaving Webster University


SERVICE CATEGORY
1.  The nominee must have been in a leadership or support service position for intercollegiate athletics at Webster University for at least 5 years.
2.  The nominee is eligible for consideration upon retirement or five years after leaving Webster University.
3.  Other factors that will influence the selection are the following:    
    a. Length of service at Webster University 
       b. Support for the welfare of student-athletes      
       c. Support for the success of the overall program  
    d. Positions or achievement in professional or outside organizations related to the athletics program