BETHANY, W.Va. - Bethany College is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026-27 Bethany College Athletics Hall of Fame Classes.

Because no induction was held during the 2025-26 school year, Bethany will be opening nominations for two Hall of Fame classes in 2026-27. This fall, Hall of Fame Weekend is set for November 7, 2026 where the Bethany Athletics Hall of Fame will be inducting former fall athletes to represent the Class of 2026. Past, present, and future Bethanians are welcome to join us as we celebrate the 2026 Class while also cheering on the Bison women's volleyball team as they take on Thiel and the Bison football team as they face off against Saint Vincent. 

In the spring, Bethany will debut its new Legends and Legacy Hall of Fame Weekend on April 10, where the Bethany Athletics Hall of Fame will be inducting former spring athletes in the Class of 2027. Legends and Legacy Weekend also features a homecoming for past Bethany College Athletics Hall of Famers, a presentation of special awards for past Bethany student-athletes, and alumni games for all of the Bison's team sports. The Weekend serves as a celebration of both past and present Bison student-athletes along with their achievements on the field, in the classroom, and in the Bethany community. After the 2026-27 year, Legends and Legacy Weekend will take place every spring as the official induction of the Bethany Athletics Hall of Fame for Bison athletics alumni of all seasons.

Nominations for the 45th and 46th classes of the Bethany College Athletics Hall of Fame are now open with the newest class being announced in the Fall of 2026. The deadline to submit nominations for the fall Hall of Fame Class is August 15, 2026 with inductees being notified by September 1. The deadline to submit nominations for Legends and Legacy Weekend in the spring is October 1, 2026 with inductees being notified by December 1. Nominations submitted during the 2025-26 school year will also be considered for induction in both the upcoming fall and spring classes. Hall of Fame Nominations can be made HERE 

Hall of Fame Nomination Requirements
To be eligible for nomination to the Athletic Hall of Fame, one must be a graduate of Bethany College. Any Bison student-athlete whose class graduated/playing career ended at least 10 years prior and who earned a varsity letter from the Bethany athletic department is eligible for nomination. However, strong consideration will be given to those who satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

    A. Earned All-American recognition.
    B. Named PAC/Conference MVP.
    C. Earned All-PAC (1st, 2nd, Honorable Mention) at least two times.
    D. Set one school record during their career (record may have since been broken).     
    E. Captain of a conference championship team AND earned All-PAC once.

If a potential nominee graduated prior to Bethany's inclusion in a conference, outstanding accomplishments or records in athletics will be considered. Special recognition may be granted where it is deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee.

Outstanding teams and accomplished members of the Bethany coaching/support staff are also eligible for nomination. 

    A. Teams are eligible for nomination 10 years after the season for which recognized.
    B. Any coach/administrator/staff member must have worked at Bethany for a minimum of five years and retired or departed from Bethany in good standing at least five years prior to their nomination.
    C. No more than one coach or athletic personnel may be selected for induction in a given year. There need not be a coach or athletic personnel inductee in a given year.

While athletic achievement is of prime importance, moral character and good citizenship during undergraduate and post-graduate years will be taken into consideration. In addition, outstanding achievements after leaving Bethany may also be a factor in making the selections.

Nominations can be made by anyone and may be made on a continuous basis. Once nominated, he/she shall remain on the list for consideration for five years. If they have not been elected in that five-year span, their name will be removed from consideration but they are eligible to be nominated again.

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