HALL OF FAME - DISTINGUISHED ATHLETICS


To help guide your recommendation, please review our Hall of Fame Induction Criteria. Also, please download and complete the Hall of Fame Athletics Nomination Form.

The Distinguished Athletics Hall of Fame Award will recognize individuals from the following categories: Male Athlete, Female Athlete, Coach/Administrator, and Supporter. These awards will be given annually and need not be awarded each year. A detailed biography and at least one letter of support must be submitted for consideration. Supplemental information (i.e. newspaper clippings) may also be submitted.

Selection Criteria for Distinguished Male Athlete and Distinguished Female Athlete

  • Candidate must have competed in one or more sports while attending Cerritos College for five (5) or more years prior to date of induction (e.g. if last competed in 2006, eligible for induction in 2012).
  • Candidate may be awarded posthumously.
  • A detailed biography including name and years of the sport(s) athlete participated in, honors received and/or achievements after leaving Cerritos College (i.e. university/college or clubs, professional leagues, degrees obtained or career awards).

Selection Criteria for Distinguished Coach/Administrator

  • Candidate must have coached in one or more sports in an athletic program at Cerritos College.
  • Candidate will be eligible two or more years after finishing his/her coaching career at the college.
  • Candidate may be awarded posthumously.
  • A detailed biography including name and years of the sport(s) coached, honors received and/or achievements after leaving Cerritos College (i.e. university/college or clubs, professional leagues, or career awards).

Selection Criteria for Distinguished Supporter

  • Candidate must have rendered extraordinary service or leadership to an athletic program(s) at Cerritos College.
  • Candidate may be awarded posthumously.