UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open for 2026 Class

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - UNC Asheville Athletics is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Class of inductees. Nominations can be submitted from now until November 14, 2025.

The UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame aims to develop traditions, celebrate contributors of those who came earlier in our history, and encourage pride in our student-athletes, the campus community, and our alumni and supporters.

Nomination and induction may be awarded posthumously. To nominate an individual for the UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame, please CLICK HERE.

The nominee must meet the following criteria for consideration by the Hall of Fame Committee:

1. Student-athlete:

Must have demonstrated athletic excellence in one (1) or more sports sanctioned by the NCAA.
Once nominated, a student-athlete will be eligible for selection to the Hall of Fame ballot for three consecutive years. If not elected to the Hall of Fame at the end of the three years, the candidate must be re-nominated.
A student-athlete becomes eligible for nomination to the Hall of Fame ten (10) years after graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from the University. The candidate must have attended UNC Asheville at least two (2) academic years, with preference shown to those who have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Consideration will be given to individuals who exhibit a high level of professional and personal integrity and contributed to the ideals of their sport or sports.

2. Head Coach:

Must have been an outstanding coach and demonstrated an unusually high degree of success for five (5) or more years at the University.
Must have left the coaching position at least five (5) years prior to selection to the Athletics Hall of Fame or have coached at the University for ten (10) years.
Consideration will be given to individuals who exhibit a high level of professional and personal integrity and contributed to the ideals of their sport or sports.

3. Outstanding Supporter:

An individual who, in some manner, demonstrated a heart of service and dedication, made significant impact, special recognition, and/or an extraordinary contribution to the success or furthering of UNC Asheville Athletics.
A minimum of five (5) years of service must have occurred before the nominee is eligible.
Strong consideration will be given to those nominees who have enhanced the experience of student-athletes at the University throughout their support.

For questions regarding the Hall of Fame or its processes, please contact tferris@unca.edu (Tyler Ferris).

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UNC Asheville Athletics Hall of Fame Nominations Open for 2026 Class

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