ATHLETES

• Must have graduated from Western Reserve High School at least 10 years prior to the submission of the nomination. (i.e. a 2013 graduate will be eligible for nomination after June 2023)

• Earned a letter in more than one sport and/or earned multiple letters in a single sport.

• Demonstrated a high degree of skill and performance; selected for all-conference or all-state recognition.

• Competed on a league championship team

• Competed in a state tournament as an individual or was on a team that qualified for state competition.

• Was a statistical leader or record holder in a selected sport

• Acknowledged for outstanding examples of character, courage, leadership, and sportsmanship both in and out of school.

• Acknowledged for collegiate, national, and/or professional achievements like those mentioned above.

COACHES

• At least 7 years since last coaching tenure or a current coach age 65 or over.  

• Earned a conference, region, state, and/or national coaching award

• Was instrumental in building a successful athletic program

• Coached a league championship team

• Coached a team or individual in a state competition

• Contributed toward promoting sound educational values in his/her student-athletes

• Acknowledged for outstanding examples of character, courage, leadership, and sportsmanship both in and out of school.

CONTRIBUTORS

• An individual whose donations of time and/or resources were significant to the success of the Athletic program for a specific sport or Western Reserve Athletics in general.

• Was a major influence in the lives of Western Reserve athletes by example and/or contribution

• Acknowledged for outstanding examples of character, courage, leadership, and sportsmanship both in and out of school.

TEAMS

• The last date of competition must be at least 10 years prior to the submission of the nomination.

• Exceptional team achievements – This may be defined as undefeated seasons and/or league, district, regional, or state championships.