MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletics Department announced it is accepting nominations for the 2026 UAM Sports Hall of Fame Induction in the fall. Nomination forms will be accepted until May 1.
For over 25 years, the University of Arkansas at Monticello Athletic Department has celebrated the UAM Sports Hall of Fame. Since its introduction in 2000, the Hall of Fame has seen 111 student-athletes and coaches, 25 spirit-award winners, and seven teams recognized for their accomplishments and loyalty to UAM Athletics.
Among the inductees are football, men's and women's basketball, softball, baseball, and track and field athletes who stood out throughout UAM Athletics' history. Joining them are legendary coaches and supporters who have shown years of dedication to the department and its athletes.
The Arkansas-Monticello Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the class of 2026 from April 1 to May 1. The Induction ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, during homecoming week. Similar to previous years, the ceremony will be held in the Green Room of the John F. Gibson University Center on the west side of campus.
Inductees will also be recognized on Saturday during the homecoming game. The 27th Class of the UAM Sports Hall of Fame will be announced on June 1.
Come May 1, nominations will no longer be accepted, and a committee will vote on this year's nominations. The committee members involved are not UAM employees and will remain anonymous. A release will be sent out announcing those to be etched into the Hall of Fame following the completion of the voting process.
Nomination forms have been added to the website under the "Inside UAM" tab for both athletes and coaches. They will also be included at the bottom of this release.
For induction into the UAM Sports Hall of Fame in the Athlete category, an individual must meet all of the following criteria as outlined by the Constitution of the Hall of Fame:
(1) Have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional, or graduate degree by the University of Arkansas at Monticello or by some other regionally accredited institution of higher learning. At least three years must have elapsed since the conferring of degree to be eligible.
(2) Have earned one or more letters in a varsity sport at UAM.
(3) Have gained national distinction through superlative performance as an athlete.
(4) Have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably upon the University.
For induction into the UAM Athletic Hall of Fame in the Coaching category, an individual must meet all of the following criteria as outlined by the Constitution of the Hall of Fame:
(1) Have been granted an earned baccalaureate, professional, or graduate degree by the University of Arkansas at Monticello or by some other accredited institution of higher learning.
(2) Have made significant contributions to UAM athletics in a capacity other than that of an athlete (i.e., coach, trainer, etc.).
(3) Have gained national distinction through exceptional accomplishment in his/her field of expertise.
(4) Have established a personal reputation for character and citizenship which reflects favorably upon the University.
(5) Have been retired from his/her profession for at least five (5) years.
Where to send nomination forms:
Athletic Director, UAM Athletic Department, P.O. Box 3499, Monticello, AR 71656
(or email to JacksonW@uamont.edu & Tow@uamont.edu, the Athletic Director and the Athletics Communications Director)
(Note: Individuals may not nominate themselves.)
Athlete Nomination Form:
Click Here
Coach Nomination Form:
Click Here
Check out last year's Hall of Fame Class here: https://www.uamsports.com/honors/hall-of-fame
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