Berry College

The purpose of the Berry College Hall of Fame is to inaugurate individuals and teams for their exceptional achievements as a Berry College intercollegiate athlete, coach, administrator, or team. Individuals and teams nominated and inducted have surpassed and delivered all expectations of being a Berry College student-athlete, coach, administrator, team, or exceptional friend of the department of athletics.

Berry College Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 2025 to recognize individuals for their overall accomplishments and contributions to Berry College intercollegiate athletics. Overtime athletics has become an integral part of the Berry College and greater Rome community. Berry athletics selection committee will recognize student-athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and distinguished service members who have contributed to Berry athletics.

The selection committee will induct no more than 5 individuals or 1 team & 3 individuals per class. Classes will be inducted bi-annually. The inaugural class will be inducted into the 2025-2026 academic school year. The inaugural class will be doubled (10 individuals or 2 teams & 6 individuals).

I. Nominator

· Nominations must be made by current or former Berry College students, faculty, or staff

· Nominations may be submitted at any time. Nominations received by August 15, in any given year, will be considered for the current/upcoming academic year’s class.

· Nominations should be supported by appropriate background material.

· Nomination does not guarantee induction. Names of nominees not selected in their first year of nomination will remain on file and be considered for up to 10 years.

II. Student-Athlete Eligibility

· Must have competed for a varsity sport and graduated from Berry.

· At least 10 years must have elapsed to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

· Demonstrated excellence in athletic skill and accomplishments, including being recognized by the conference and/or external bodies.

· Demonstrated sportsmanship, integrity, courage, and character.

· Athlete must have been in good standing with the College.

III. Team Eligibility

· Must have been a sanctioned varsity sports team for the college.

· At least 10 years must have elapsed for the team to be considered for the Hall of Fame.

· Teams nominated must have outstanding records/accomplishments including a conference championship, regional championship, and/or national championship.

· Team should have proven excellence in their sport and stand out as one of the best teams during their time as a varsity intercollegiate program.

IV. Coach Eligibility

· Must no longer be an active coach at Berry College.

· Must have coached at least 5 years for a Berry College varsity team.

· Must have received a minimum of a conference championship as a coach.

· Must have made significant impact on the lives of student-athletes.

· Must have departed from the institution in positive standing and without any major infractions.

V. Athletic Administrator Eligibility

· Must no longer be an active athletic administrator at Berry College.

· Must have served within the department of athletics for at least 5 years at Berry College.

· Must have made a significant contribution to the athletic department and the student-athlete experience or impacted the business of athletics generally and who is an outstanding example of character, leadership, mentorship, and sportsmanship.

· Must have departed from the institution in positive standing and without any major infractions.

VI. Distinguished Service

· The class size may be increased for special consideration by no more than 1 individual per class.