Nomination Process

Minor League Football nominations are received at the Minor League Football Offices at any time.  However, the deadline for posting nominations for the current year has been established as June 30 for consideration of a nominee for current year induction.  Those nominations received at the Minor League Football Offices after that date will be considered for the following year.  Please note, an individual may be selected in only one category.

Hall of Fame Candidates nominated and not elected to the Hall of Fame will be considered for a second time if additional information is provided.  If not elected in a two year period, the candidate cannot be considered for one year, at which time new nominating forms and all supporting data must then be resubmitted.  A candidate may only be considered a total of four times.  If a nomination is denied or tabled and then resubmitted at a later date, the current year’s requirements and criteria will apply rather than those from the year of the initial nomination.

General Guidelines:

1.      No individual may nominate his or her self.

2.      A nominee may be deceased; however, deceased nominees must have passed away at least two years prior to the nomination.

3.      All packets must be either mailed to the National Office and marked “MLF Hall of Fame” or sent via fax.

4.      A member of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee may contact the teams the nominee has been affiliated with including coaches, general managers or other affiliates of the team in order to obtain further support material if the packet is not complete.  Otherwise, the packet will be tabled until the submission packet is made complete by the person making the nomination.

5.      When it has been determined the nomination packet is fully complete, it will be compiled with all other nominee packets and presented to the Selection Committee for consideration.  A “ballot” will then be compiled from the list of nominees whose packets have been completed and submitted. 

6.      The Hall of Fame ballot is reviewed by the Minor League Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, as well as the Awards Committee of which a quorum of six (6) must be in attendance to conduct business. 

7.      The Hall of Fame President and Chairman of the Board, and Executive Director, will notify those nominees elected to the Minor League Football Hall of Fame.  Notification will include the date and place of the presentation of the Minor League Football Hall of Fame Award. 

8.      If elected by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the nominee is considered a member of the Hall of Fame from the date the honor is presented at the Annual Minor League Football Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and not from the date of election.

NOMINATION MAY BE SUBMITTED BY:

1.      Teams, leagues and other organizations recognized by Minor League Football Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News and the U.S. Federation of American Football. 

2.      Teams, leagues and other organizations that have been previously recognized by Minor League Football Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News and the U.S. Federation of American Football. 

3.      Current members of the Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

        i.      Athlete’s Category

Primary Criteria:

A.     Athletic Participation and Honors:

1.      Outstanding achievement in Minor League or Adult Amateur Football.  Outstanding achievement is determined by comparing the nominee’s performance in the sport with the achievements of others, whether members of the Hall of Fame, or not and by reviewing the list of achievements presented within the body of the Nomination Form.

2.      An athlete is eligible for nomination a minimum of two (2) years following the last full-time season played for a recognized Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization.  For purposes of determining the two year period, the following participation is not considered to be within the definition of a full-time season:

i. Participation as an athlete for a recognized Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization that constitutes less than 10% of that last season played;

ii. Participation with an All-Star Team at the National Level (ie., Minor League Football All-Stars) while no other athletic participation occurred in that year.

iii. Participation with Team USA Football (USA Eagles Football Club) while not other team or league participation occurred in that year.

3. In determining which of the many qualified candidates should be inducted, the Selection Committee will strive to follow the standard that the nominee has made himself or herself well known or famous through his or her participation or support of the sport and will not become well known or famous through recognition by the Selection Committee.

Secondary Criteria:

A.     Non-Athletic Activities and Post Career Contributions to the Community:

1.      The individual’s contributions to his or her community as a whole as well as the National Community connected with Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.  For example, involvement with government, civic, church and youth oriented organizations, mentoring of youths and others, receipt of leadership awards and other community recognition.

2.      The individual’s contribution to their profession or employment while participating in Minor League and Adult Amateur Football including membership in professional organizations, offices held, degrees and other distinquishing awards received.

     ii.      Coaches Category

Primary Criteria:

B.      Coaching Participation and Honors:

1.      A Coach, Administrator, Executive or other Supporter of Minor League or Adult Amateur Football is eligible for nomination following a minimum of ten (10) years of service to a recognized Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization.

2.      In determining which of the many qualified candidates should be inducted, the Selection Committee will strive to follow the standard that the nominee has made himself or herself well known or famous through his or her participation or support of the sport and will not become well known or famous through recognition by the Selection Committee.

Secondary Criteria:

B.      Non-Athletic Activities and Post Career Contributions to the Community:

1.      The individual’s contributions to his or her community as a whole as well as the National Community connected with Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.  For example, involvement with government, civic, church and youth oriented organizations, mentoring of youths and others, receipt of leadership awards and other community recognition.

2.      The individual’s contribution to their profession or employment while participating in Minor League and Adult Amateur Football including membership in professional organizations, offices held, degrees and other distinquishing awards received.

   iii.      Executive or Supporter Category

Primary Criteria:

C.      Executive or Supporing Participation and Honors:

1.      A Coach, Administrator, Executive or other Supporter of Minor League or Adult Amateur Football is eligible for nomination following a minimum of ten (10) years of service to a recognized Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization.

2.      In determining which of the many qualified candidates should be inducted, the Selection Committee will strive to follow the standard that the nominee has made himself or herself well known or famous through his or her participation or support of the sport and will not become well known or famous through recognition by the Selection Committee.

Secondary Criteria:

C.      Non-Athletic Activities and Post Career Contributions to the Community:

1.      The individual’s contributions to his or her community as a whole as well as the National Community connected with Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.  For example, involvement with government, civic, church and youth oriented organizations, mentoring of youths and others, receipt of leadership awards and other community recognition.

2.      The individual’s contribution to their profession or employment while participating in Minor League and Adult Amateur Football including membership in professional organizations, offices held, degrees and other distinquishing awards received.

   iv.      Fallen Heroes Category

A.     This category is dedicated to those individuals who are connected to Minor League or Adult Amateur Football who have been killed in the line of duty while serving as a Police Officer, Fire Fighter or a member of the U.S. Military.  The criteria used to determine qualification, nomination and induction into the Hall of Fame shall be the same as those processes applied for other categories.

      v.      Honorary Hall of Fame Awards: Individual and Team

A.     The Selection Committee may present an Honorary Hall of Fame Award to an individual who has distinquished himself/herself through exemplary service and commitments to Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.  This person is not required to be a prior member or otherwise affiliated with a recognized Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization.

B.     The Selection Committee will review contributions and achievements of past Minor League and Adult Amateur Teams, awarding the qualified team an Honorary Hall of Fame Award.  The Selection Committee will make this distinction based on a thorough review of the team’s accomplishments at the league, regional or national level.

C.     The number of recipients shall be limited to 2 individuals and 1 team.

   vi.      Meritorious Service

A.     The nominee must have demonstrated, over a period of years:

1.      General meritorious service to Minor League Football or the Hall of Fame;

2.      Meritorious service to the sport of Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.

3.      The number of recipients on an annual basis will be limited to 1.

SUPPORT MATERIAL REQUIRED OF EACH NOMINEE:

The following support material must be completed and incorporated into the nominee’s packet when the original nomination is submitted:

A.     A recent photograph of the nominee along with one digital photograph submitted through electronic media;

B.     Section of the nominee form completed for the respected category:  Nomination forms must be typed.

ATHLETE CATEGORY

1.      Professional playing career, if any (i.e., years of participation, name of professional organization, head coach, position coach) for each sport participated whether the sport was football or another sport.

2.      Collegiate playing career (i.e., years of participation, name of college, head coach, position coach) for each sport participated whether the sport was football or another sport.

3.      A list of each Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization the nominee participated with included the years of participation.

4.      A list of Championships at the league, regional or national level.

5.      A list of personal records and achievements at the league, regional or national level.

6.      Achievements of the nominee outside Minor League and Adult Amateur Football.

7.      A Biographical Sketch of the Nominee.

COACH CATEGORY

1.      Coaching record with each recognized Minor League and Adult Amateur Organization.

2.      A list of each Minor League or Adult Amateur Football Organization the nominee participated with included the years of participation.

3.      A list of Championships at the league, regional or national level.

4.      League, Regional or National honors received.

5.      Committees served on and coaches associations affiliated with (including former league, regional and national offices and current affiliated league, regional and national positions).

6.      A Biographical Sketch of the Nominee

EXECUTIVE/SUPPORTER CATEGORY

1.      Contributions made directly to Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

2.      Contributions to Minor League and Adult Amateur Football at the League, Regional and National level.

3.      National honors received in connection with the sport.

4.      Specific reason(s) for Executive//Supporter nomination.

5.      A Biographical Sketch of the Nominee.

FALLEN HEROES CATEGORY

1.      This category is dedicated specifically to Police Officer, Fire Fighters and U.S. Military Personnel killed in the line of duty

2.      Contributions made directly to Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

3.      Contributions to Minor League and Adult Amateur Football at the League, Regional and National level.

4.      National honors received in connection with the sport.

5.      Specific reason(s) for Fallen Hero nomination.

6.      A Biographical Sketch of the Nominee.

MERITORIOUS SERVICE CATEGORY

7.      Contributions made directly to Minor League Football Hall of Fame.

8.      Contributions to Minor League and Adult Amateur Football at the League, Regional and National level.

9.      National honors received in connection with the sport.

10.  Specific reason(s) for meritorious achievement nomination.

11.  A Biographical Sketch of the Nominee.

C.     Letters of recommendation in support of the Athlete and Coach Categories:

ATHLETE AND COACH CATEGORY

1.      The current or former head coach of the most recent organization the athlete or coach participated with.

2.      At least two current or former athletes the coach or athlete nominee participated in the sport with.

3.      Two individuals from different  competing organizations  recognized by Minor League Football Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News and the U.S. Federation of American Football) during the timeframe that the nominee is being considered for.

4.      Current or former members of the community, family or friends that have known the nominee for a number of years.  If not available, a letter from the current or former Commissioner or Chief Executive of the League in which the nominee’s last team participated in.

Requirements of a Letter of Recommendation:

1.      All letters of recommendation must be thorough and have a signature.

2.      All letters must be submitted on letterhead if the individual writing the letter is connected with a college, university, team or league recognized by Minor League Football Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News and the U.S. Federation of American Football or media outlet.  For those individuals not connected with one of the above organizations (i.e., an individual’s letter in support of a nominee, a simple handwritten or typed letter is sufficient containing the contact information of the writer).

3.      Note that a letter from an individual can only count towards ONE category and not used to fulfill multiple categories.  For example, a letter from a former head coach cannot count towards the letter requirement of any other categories.

FULLY COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE DELIVERED AS FOLLOWS:

VIA MAIL:

MINOR LEAGUE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

POST OFFICE BOX 17564

ARLINGTON, VA 22216

VIA FACSIMILE:

1-888-311-5699

VIA EMAIL:

SCAN AND FAX THE FULLY COMPLETED DOCUMENT TO: ADMIN@MINORLEAGUEFOOTBALLNEWS.COM

ATTENTION: MLFHOF