NACDA Hall of Fame

The nomination process for the NACDA Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will open later this fall.

The NACDA Hall of Fame honors former intercollegiate directors of athletics for their commitment and administrative excellence within a campus and/or college community environment.

In order to be considered for the Hall of Fame, candidates must meet the following criteria and be nominated by a NACDA or Affiliate member.

Nomination Criteria/Required Information

Nominee must have been an AD for at least 10 years
Nominee must be retired from being an AD for at least one year at the time of induction
Nominee must have displayed high character and ethics throughout their career
Nominee must have previously been engaged in NACDA or Affiliate Association leadership/service/initiatives (i.e. serving as an Officer or Executive Committee member, volunteering to participate in various initiatives and/or meetings throughout the year, etc.)

Additional Preferred Information

Testimonial (either written or given verbally by a selection committee member) on why the individual should be inducted into the Hall of Fame (2-3 paragraphs)
Divisional Representation
Gender and Minority Representation
Participation on National Committees (NCAA, NAIA, or NJCAA)
Team Accomplishments/Championships
Facility Upgrades/Improvements
Coaching Hires
Graduation Rates
Other Career Achievements

Any questions regarding the nomination process can be directed to Katie Hein at khein@nacda.com.

It is NACDA's policy to not discriminate against any nomination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, veteran status or age.

Past Recipients
All-Time NACDA Hall of Fame Listing - Alphabetical | Chronological
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 (Golden Anniversary Awards)
2014
2013