Gary Schindler, dean of student services at Spoon River College is putting out a call for nominations to the newly established Spoon River College Athletic Hall of Fame.

“We want to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves by their outstanding performances, work, support, and/or contributions to any Spoon River College athletic program,” said Schindler. “We are seeking nominations immediately.”

Nominees will be selected by a committee composed of the following individuals: two individuals from the community, two individuals from the current Spoon River College Athletic Department, two Spoon River College employees, the Spoon River College Athletic Director, and the President of Spoon River College or his/her designee. Former individual inductees of the Hall of Fame will be extended voting privileges for future Hall of Fame inductees.

Schindler is asking for two community volunteers to serve on the selection committee. Those interested should contact Rick Eddy at (309) 649-6303 or email rick.eddy@src.edu. Eddy is the Athletic Director at the college and will serve as chairperson for the Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Eligible candidates should possess or shall have possessed outstanding ability in contribution to a sport, and other personal qualities such as sportsmanship, character and integrity, and be one who has brought distinction to Spoon River College. Selection will be limited to no more than four individuals and option to induct one team every other year.

Complete eligibility criteria and the nomination form are available on the Athletics page of the Spoon River College website at http://www.src.edu/athletics. Nominations are open to anyone who fulfills the criteria of the four classifications of the Spoon River College Hall of Fame categories: 1) Student-Athlete; 2) Coach;
3) Contributor; 4) Teams.

Nominations and support information should be mailed to the Spoon River College Athletic Office by February 26th. For more information, contact Rick Eddy at (309) 649-6303 or email rick.eddy@src.edu.