Nomination Criteria

Criteria for Hall of Fame:

• Accomplishments
• Length of Service
• Honors Received
• Service Must Be in Oklahoma
• Citizenship
• Professional Accomplishments in the Coaching Profession
• Integrity
• Must Exemplify Highest Moral Character, Behavior, and Leadership

Once someone is placed on the ballot, they will always be on the ballot. The nominee will not need to be re-nominated.

Please adhere to the following directions:

1. Nomination forms are due in the OCA office on February 1.
2. Nominations must be made by a school official, teacher, coach, former coach, or athlete in the state of Oklahoma.
3. Nominees should fall into one of the three following categories:
   Special Service: Any person outside the coaching profession that has made a direct contribution to athletics in Oklahoma, such as a sports aficionado, sports journalist, etc.
   Distinguished Service: Any person in the coaching profession that has made a direct contribution to athletics in Oklahoma but does not have the required number of years service; or, those officials, athletic trainers, players, etc., that have made a direct contribution to the growth and well-being of the Oklahoma Coaches Association.
   Coaches Hall of Fame Inductee: Individuals in the High School coaching profession with fifteen (15) years as a head coach, or 25 total years as a head coach, head junior high coach, or assistant high school coach in Oklahoma.
4. Along with the completed nomination form, the nominee should attach a current color or black & white photo. If selected, this photo will be in the banquet program. No larger than a 4x6, please.  
5. Hall of Fame Selection committee members are prohibited from the nomination process.  

NO RECOMMENDATION LETTERS, PLEASE.