The University of New England Varsity Club Athletics Hall of Fame was created to honor the very best in the history of St. Francis College, Westbrook College, and UNE.
Nominees for the Hall of Fame can include former student-athletes, former/current coaches and administrators, successful teams, and special supporters of the Athletics Department. A nominee will be considered only if they meet the criteria listed below.
Student-Athletes:
~ Nominees must be a graduate of St. Francis College, Westbrook College, or UNE.
~ The candidate shall be eligible to be nominated no earlier than five (5) years after their graduation from St. Francis College, Westbrook College, or UNE.
~ The candidate must have been a varsity team member of the sport for which they are being nominated.
~ The candidate must have made a positive impact to the team(s) for which they played, including demonstrated athletic achievement, exemplary leadership qualities and character, and/or a significant contribution to the community.
Coach/Administrator:
~ Nominees must have coached or been a staff member for at least ten (10) years at St. Francis College or UNE, and at least five (5) years at Westbrook College.
~ The candidate shall have demonstrated an ability to enhance the athletic experience of the student-athlete, while serving as a positive role model through exemplary leadership and character.
Team:
~ Teams that have attained national or regional prominence.
Friends of Athletics:
~ Nominees will be given strong consideration for enhancing the experience of student-athletes at St. Francis College, Westbrook College, or UNE through their support. The candidate shall have volunteered their time, expertise, or resources for a minimum of five (5) years.
Please complete this form and send a suggested nominee to Amy Nadzo Haile, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Advancement.
The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will determine the number of inductees each year. To be approved for induction, the candidate must have a majority of the votes from the Selection Committee. A candidate may be inducted posthumously.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony takes place on Friday evening during the annual Alumni Weekend in September/October.
