HALL OF FAME NOMINATION PROCESS, CRITERIA AND APPLICATION
The Enfield Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1996 as an independent organization from the Town of Enfield. The purpose is to honor individuals or teams that have made significant contribution to Enfield athletics or related fields and have a defined, recognizable link to the community as positive role models.
The HOF Committee has established common grounds of recognition for individuals/ teams and sponsors who have been nominated by the public for induction into the HOF. The Committee will select from the list of nominees a limited number of honorees to be honored each year at the induction ceremony.
CANDIDATES
Candidates who have had a positive impact in any way to Enfield athletics will be eligible for induction if they meet the following criteria:
A. The candidate for the Hall of Fame must:
1. Now, or at one point of time, have been a resident of Enfield or have a clearly defined link to the town.
2. Currently or have been involved in competitive athletics as a player, coach, working professional, and/or
volunteer at the professional or community level.
3. Have made a significant recognizable positive impact in his/her field and/or level of participation.
4. Display or have displayed integrity, character in a leadership role or as a positive role model for others to emulate.
5. Candidate’s high school class must have graduated 15 years ago from be eligible.
B. Nomination Categories:
1. Active player/coach/volunteer in a competitive sport at the professional level.
2. Active contributor in ancillary areas which impact the field of athletics and is a recognized professional in
his/her field.
3. Past contributor/player/coach/volunteer/professional who has impacted the positive direction for athletics in the
community.
C. Team Award
1. A team in Enfield that has won some type of championship (state, league) to be considered