HAMPTON, Va. (March 9, 2026) … Nominations are being sought for the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026. The public is encouraged to nominate deserving individual(s) to be considered for induction into the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame. The nomination form can be completed by going to hamptonpirates.com, then clicking on Hampton Athletics and then Hall of Fame.
 
Those previously nominated will still be eligible for induction in the Class of 2026.
 
The Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 28 beginning at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour followed by the ceremony at 6:30 p.m. The event will take place at the Convocation Center. Tickets to the event will be available shortly.

ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME NOMINATION CRITERIA
Student-Athletes

• The nominee must have attended Hampton University for at least two years
• The nominee must have earned at least two varsity letters in at least one sport while enrolled at Hampton University.
• The nominee must have been out of competition in a varsity sport for at least ten (10) years and separated from Hampton University in good standing.
• The nominee must have and exemplify high standards, moral character, and integrity and be respected and held in high esteem by peers and the community in which he/she lives.
• The nominee must have achieved outstanding athletic accomplishments, both at the university as well as external to the university, such accomplishments including regional, national, and international accolades (i.e., all-conference, All-America, world records, etc.).
• The nominee must have been in good standing, academically and athletically, while in attendance at the university. His/her conduct must have reflected honor on the university, been characterized with high distinction, and served as a role model among his/her peers and for young people.
• The nominee must receive a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) votes of the Board of Directors.

Coaches

• The nominee must have served as a coach at Hampton University for a minimum of five years.
• The nominee must have made a superior and outstanding contribution to Hampton University Athletics
• The nominee must have achieved superior and outstanding athletic accomplishments at the university and/or external to the university, such accomplishments including regional, national, and international accolades (i.e., coach-of-the-year, victory milestones, championships won, etc.).
• The nominee must have been in good standing while coaching at the university. His/her conduct must have reflected honor on the university, been characterized with high distinction, and served as a role model among his/her peers and for young people.
• The nominee must receive a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) votes of the Board of Directors.

Administrators, Faculty, Staff and Others

• The nominee must have served at least five (5) years at Hampton University.
• The nominee must have made a significant contribution to the athletics program during his/her tenure at Hampton, such contribution affecting the program's regional, national, and international stature.
• The nominee must have been in good standing while serving the university. His/her conduct must have reflected honor on the university, been characterized with high distinction, and served as a role model among his/her peers and for young people.
• The nominee must receive a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) votes of the Board of Directors.

Meritorious

• The committee can use the proviso that they may wish to honor a special individual who has distinguished him or herself and has a substantial influence on the athletics program at Hampton University. Such individuals would be eligible to be inducted under this classification into the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame.
• The nominee must receive a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) votes of the Board of Directors.

Team of Distinction

• Hampton University teams that have exhibited exceptional levels of success and were exemplary representatives of Hampton University will be considered for this category.
• The nominee must receive a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) votes of the Board of Directors.