Welcome to the Hall of Fame for Your Evansville Blue Devils

Evansville High School recognizes its outstanding athletic tradition by inducting former Blue Devil competitors, coaches, teams, and distinguished athletic program contributors into the Evansville High School Athletic Hall of Fame.


Evansville High School Athletic Hall of Fame Objectives:

  • To recognize and honor outstanding competitors, coaches, teams, and contributors to Evansville High School who have excelled in athletics and/or made significant contributions to the sports programs.

  • To display to current students and to community members the accomplishments of those individuals who have been instrumental in creating the outstanding Blue Devil tradition.

  • To provide opportunities for students, former students, and community members to recognize and celebrate former Evansville High School competitors, coaches, and contributors on a yearly basis.

  • To promote continued interest in the Evansville High School athletic program.


Nomination Process:

  • Nominations must be submitted via the Hall of Fame Nomination Form. Evansville Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Forms are available on the Evansville High School Athletic Website at https://www.ecsdnet.org/schools/high/activities/athletics.cfm. Nominations are due by February 1st of each year. There are no restrictions on who may submit a nomination form.

  • Nominees that are competitors must have graduated from Evansville High School at least five years prior to nomination.

  • Consideration may be given to a nominee's contributions to their profession and/or community, as well as other accomplishments following graduation from Evansville High School.


Ceremony:

  • The Hall of Fame Induction ceremony takes place each fall in September or October and is open to the
    public upon purchasing a ticket.

  • Information regarding the Hall of Fame activities and event schedule is printed in the local newspaper
    and can be found on the school website.


Competitor Nominee Criteria:

  • Graduate of Evansville High School, at least 5 years removed from graduation.

  • Exceptional individual accomplishments within a sport or sports (e.g. all-conference selection,
    all-region selection, all-state selection, MVP, school record).

  • Significant contributions made to the success of a team (e.g. team conference championship,
    regional championship, sectional championship, state championship, team school record).

  • Strong moral character, and good citizenship throughout the competitor’s life.

  • Post-graduate participation and distinction in sports will be given consideration.


Coach Nominee Criteria:

  • Coach in the Evansville Community School District who has achieved success and coaching
    distinctions.

  • Excellence in coaching (e.g. record, conference championships, regional championships, sectional
    competitions, state competitions).

  • Contributions to the positive development of students and demonstration of special care and concern
    for the development of student-athletes.


Contributor Nominee Criteria:

  • Individual who has made significant contributions to Evansville Community School District athletics in roles other than participation in or coaching a sport.

  • Longevity of contributions of time and energy in support of Evansville Community School District athletics.

  • Strong moral character and good citizenship.


Team Nominee Criteria:

  • Exceptional accomplishments as a team (e.g. conference champions, regional champions, sectional champions, state champions).

  • Outstanding record as a team.

  • Consistent display of strong team unity and commendable sportsmanship.