Nomination Criteria

Please ensure that all information provided on the Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame Application is accurate, and every section is filled out to the best of your ability. We will be accepting completed nomination forms January 1, 2026 through April 1, 2026.

  • We accept applications from January – April 1 of the nominating year.

  • To qualify as an athlete, candidates must have graduated from high school while residing in Elizabeth and completed their graduation ten (10) years thereafter. Coaches should have either coached or played for any high school team in Elizabeth or a youth and/or community-based sports team in Elizabeth.

  • Demonstrated significant and notable accomplishments in their respective sport or sports, supported by statistical evidence, newspaper features, or the receipt of numerous and prestigious awards.

  • Nominees must have a comprehensive nomination submitted on their behalf, outlining the distinctive nature of their contributions to athletics.

  • Conducted themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the City of Elizabeth.

  • Self-nominations will not be accepted.

If you  prefer to fill the application out offline, click the button below. 

please email your scanned application and associated documents to elizabethcityhof@gmail.com