Hall of Fame Nominations
The University of Northern Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame has been recognizing and honoring the contributions and accomplishments of athletes, coaches, administrators, support personnel, and officials who have been involved with the University Athletics Program since 1985.
Nominees can be submitted in the following categories; individual, team, coach, service, or academic. Once nominated, an an individual remains an active candidate ad infinitum.
Nominees must meet the criteria under the specific category for which they are being nominated.
Individual/Team (must meet at least one from #1-5)
Dr. Jitu D. Kothari Meritorious Service Award
Merlin Taylor Academic Award
Nominees can be submitted in the following categories; individual, team, coach, service, or academic. Once nominated, an an individual remains an active candidate ad infinitum.
Nominees must meet the criteria under the specific category for which they are being nominated.
Individual/Team (must meet at least one from #1-5)
- Attended Iowa Normal School, ISTC, SCI, or UNI and completed an exemplary career in athletics while enrolled.
- Attended Iowa Normal School, ISTC, SCI, or UNI and went on to have an outstanding and widely-recognized career in athletics as an athlete, coach, administrator, or official.
- Coached at Iowa Normal School, ISTC, SCI, or UNI and achieved notoriety for themselves and the institution.
- Served as an administrator at Iowa Normal School, ISTC, SCI, or UNI and demonstrated outstanding leadership and service to the institution.
- As a team, accomplished and/or achieved a historically significant milestone (ie. National Championship, World Record, Final Four Appearance, etc.)
- At least five years will have expired from the date of last competition at the institution prior to consideration
- Annually the committee may forward up to six nominees (including up to one but no more than one team) for induction.
Dr. Jitu D. Kothari Meritorious Service Award
- Made a significant commitment and/or professional services to the furtherance of excellence in athletics at the institution (examples would include team physicians, faculty athletic representatives, trainers, etc.)
- At least two years will have expired since the date of last service prior to consideration
- No more than one Dr. Jitu Kothari award will be presented annually
Merlin Taylor Academic Award
- Attended Iowa Normal School, ISTC, SCI, or UNI and completed an exemplary career in athletics and academics while enrolled
- At least five years will have expired from the date of last competition at the institution prior to consideration
- Only one Merlin Taylor award will be presented annually