VPA Hall of Fame nominees have excelled in one or more high school athletic/fine arts programs sponsored by the VPA.

The VPA Hall of Fame was formed in January 2001 to honor and recognize outstanding individuals who have had a significant and lasting impact on the lives of Vermont students for their involvement in high school athletic and fine arts programs.

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VPA Hall of Fame nominees shall include individuals who through distinguished service and achievement, have excelled in one or more high school athletic/fine arts programs sponsored by the VPA. Those who are eligible may include the following:

a) School administrators (superintendents, principals, athletic/activities directors)
b) Coaches/Activity Advisors
c) Officials
d) Student athletes/activity participants
e) Sportswriters, sports broadcasters
f) Contributors

Classes are inducted yearly at the VPA Annual Meeting.

VPA HALL OF FAME GENERAL CRITERIA

Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct and moral character.

The categories of athlete/fine arts participant, coach/fine arts advisor, official, administrator and contributor are included on the nomination form for expediency in understanding the primary area in which an individual is to be considered for his or her achievements in interscholastic activities. The grouping is for screening purposes only and to assist those making the nominations in understanding the type of information required.

All candidates for the Hall of Fame, except for the category of student athletes/activity participants, must be at least 35 years of age prior to November 15 of the applicable year in order to be considered for induction. Student athletes/activity participants must be 25 as of the same date.

ALL CANDIDATES IN THE ABOVE CATEGORIES WILL BE JUDGED ON THEIR SIGNIFICANT AND/OR LONG-TERM CONTRIBUTIONS TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES. WHILE MANY HAVE SERVED THEIR STATE AND LOCAL PROGRAMS OVER A LONG AND DISTINGUISHED CAREER, THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS MUST HAVE BEEN WORTHY TO VHA/VPA SPONSORED ACTIVITIES. NOMINEES MUST EXEMPLIFY THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF SPORTSMANSHIP, ETHICAL CONDUCT, AND MORAL CHARACTER.

Nominees for the Hall of Fame will either be 1) Approved, 2) Put on “Hold for Future” or 3) Place in the “Inactive” category. The “Hold for Future consideration” category means a nominee may be considered again for induction and that additional information and supportive material would be helpful before future consideration. “Inactive” indicates that the nominee no longer will be considered for Hall of Fame induction until or unless they meet the eligibility requirements.

The VPA Hall of Fame is organized as a means of recognizing, preserving and promoting the heritage of interscholastic athletics/activities in Vermont. Many individuals have made extraordinary contributions and have had superb accomplishments in high school athletics/activities. The VPA Hall of Fame honors the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals who are worthy of recognition as examples for others to emulate.

VPA Hall of Fame Selection Procedures

I Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the VPA Hall of Fame is to honor and recognize outstanding individuals who have had a significant and lasting impact on the lives of Vermont’s youth through their involvement in high school athletics/activities programs.

II Hall of Fame Eligibility

Hall of Fame nominees shall include individuals who, through distinguished achievement, have excelled in one or more high school athletic/activities programs sponsored by the VPA. These individuals may include the following:

A) School Administrators (Superintendents, Principals, Athletic Directors)
B) Coaches/Activity Advisors
C) Officials
D) Student Athletes/Fine Arts Participants
E) Media
F) Contributors

A special selection committee will judge all nominees on their significant and/or long-term contributions to VPA sponsored athletic/activities programs.
Nominees who are listed in A, B, C, E and F above must have served in that capacity for a minimum of twenty seasons and must be 35 years old prior to November 15 of the applicable year in order to be considered. Student Athletes/Fine Arts Participants (D) must be 25 years of age prior to November 15 of the applicable year in order to be considered for induction.

III Administrative Procedures

Requests will be made available by the VPA to member schools, coaches and officiating associations and to the general public at large through news releases and mailings. Nominations will be due by January 31st each year.

The Selection Committee shall be appointed by the Executive Director of the VPA. The Selection Committee shall receive the nominations/ applications through the VPA Executive Director and will make the final decisions. Selection Committee members will have the authority to nominate additional candidates at the meeting.

The selection committee, including the Executive Director and Director of Student Activities will use the following process to “vote” on candidates:

1. All candidates for the category being considered will be listed on the voting form or board.
2. Selection Committee members will be given a number of votes equivalent to two less than the total number of candidates within the category. (ie-If there are 10 candidates for the category of administration, each Selection Committee member will have eight votes for that category.)
3. The Selection Committee members may then use those eight votes in any combination they choose, ranging from one vote each for eight different candidates to all eight for one or any other combination.
4. After the votes are cast in each category, the members of the Selection Committee will decide which candidates are to be inducted.

Recipients will be formally honored at an appropriate ceremony reception. They may also be recognized at local events in their respective communities.

IV Awards

Each recipient shall receive a certificate, VPA watch and a video recording of the induction ceremony. Their names will be included on the VPA Hall of Fame plaque that is on display at the VPA office.