BETHANY COLLEGE ATHLETICS HALL OF HONOR
Hall of Honor
The Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor gives recognition to individuals whose performance on the athletic field during their time at Bethany College was noteworthy and exemplary of high standards for which Bethany College athletics historically have been known. The Athletics Hall of Honor Committee meets each May to vote on inductees for the upcoming October and will present awards during Homecoming Weekend. Nominations received after May 1 will be considered the following year. All nominations will be kept on file for four years for future consideration, but nominations that do NOT include the nominator's name and contact information will not be considered.
Selection Criteria:
1. The individual selected shall have been a former student-athlete and/or letter winner, a former coach, or an individual who was significantly involved in Bethany College athletics, AND
2. For student-athletes, the last year of participation in athletics at Bethany College shall have been at least 8 years before election to the Hall of Honor, AND
3. Selection for membership in the Bethany College Athletic Hall of Honor shall be determined by the quality and caliber of athletic performance and by the individual's contribution to the team concept of athletic endeavor through leadership as cited by the coaches and teammates involved.
Alumni Coach of the Year
Alumni Coach of the Year Recipients
The Bethany College Alumni Coach of the Year Award was established in order to recognize the individual Bethany College former student or graduate who has directed and coached a secondary or collegiate varsity sport team or teams to a level of performance which is recognized as outstanding by those associated with that particular varsity sport. The Athletics Hall of Honor Committee meets each May to vote on inductees for the upcoming October and will present awards during Homecoming Weekend. Nominations received after May 1 will be considered the following year. All nominations will be kept on file for four years for future consideration, but nominations that do NOT include the nominator's name and contact information will not be considered.
Selection Criteria:
1. The individual selected shall have been a former student or graduate of Bethany College, AND
2. The individual shall have coached a secondary or collegiate varsity sport team or teams to a level of performance, which is recognized as outstanding by those associated with that particular sport, AND
3. It is the intent of this award to recognize the coach's role n the successful athletic season.
Athletic Award of Merit
Athletic Award of Merit Recipients
The Bethany Athletic Association Award of Merit goes to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and dedication throughout their careers, leaving a lasting legacy on Bethany College athletics. The Athletics Hall of Honor Committee meets each May to vote on inductees for the upcoming October and will present awards during Homecoming Weekend. Nominations received after May 1 will be considered the following year. All nominations will be kept on file for four years for future consideration, but nominations that do NOT include the nominator's name and contact information will not be considered.