Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame Currently Accepting Nominations for Next Class of Inductees

The Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame will be accepting nominations through January 14th (2018) for the next class of inductees. 

Nomination forms, and criteria, can be found at www.cherokeecountyalabamasportshof.com

Mark your calendars for the induction ceremony to be held on Saturday, June 9th (2018) on the campus of Gadsden State Cherokee in Centre beginning at 6:00pm.

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Like so many of you, sports, education, and community involvement have been integral components in my family history. My childhood was filled with fond memories of following my father, a high school coach, around our county watching games, competing in rivalries, and building relationships with teammates and opponents. While I still cherish the big wins and feel the sting of tough losses, it is the remembrance of popcorn popping, pep rallies, life lessons learned, and the unique character of each school campus that provides a common bond with all Cherokee County sports fans. The bond created by these common athletic experiences makes serving on the CCSHOF Board of Directors an even more special honor.

In 2005 the CCSHOF was established as a non-profit organization to seek out and recognize individuals or entities that have demonstrated a commitment to athletics or provided strong support of athletics in Cherokee County Alabama. We take pride in the fact that we have continued to garner strong support since that time while working with citizens from all corners of this great county.

Through the efforts and assistance of our schools, boosters clubs, and supporters of athletics across the county, we have been able to identify and recognize some of the legendary athletes that have set the standards our young people today aspire to achieve.

` Mike Welsh, President

Nomination Criteria

Board Members of the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame do not nominate candidates to the Hall of Fame. All nominations must be submitted by others to the Hall of Fame.  The Board of Directors shall select those inducted from the candidate applications submitted.

Criteria:

Successful candidates for membership in the Cherokee County Sports Hall of Fame must meet the following qualifications:

1. A nominee must be native or have been a resident of Cherokee County, Alabama during their participation in high school athletics.

2. Nominees may be or have been athletes, coaches, administrators, officials, media, team doctors, or any similar position who have made significant contributions to athletics and their respective communities.

3. A nominee must be at least forty (40) years old at the time of induction or inactive in the athletic category for at least three (3) years.

4. Active coaches will be considered as nominees if they have at least 30 years of service in Cherokee County.

5. Any person may nominate someone to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

6. The nominator is required to provide any necessary information in support of the nomination.

7. Please note that while each nominee’s athletic achievements will be of prime importance, consideration of his or her post-athletic record as a citizen will be weighed.

8. A person must have also proven worthy as a citizen by carrying the ideals of athletics forward into his or her occupational endeavors and community service.

9. Once a person is nominated, his or her name will remain on the ballot for five years. After that time, the individual must be nominated again for consideration.

10. Additional information will be accepted while a person’s name is on the ballot.

*Nomination rules and procedures are subject to change without notice.  Should any adjustments be made we will post them as they become available.

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