SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The Converse University Athletics Department is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame Class.
The Converse University Athletics Hall of Fame was created to recognize and honor individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the department's success throughout the University's history. Members are selected every year by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee from nominations submitted by alumni, staff, Converse Athletic Club members and friends of the University.
Nominations for the Athletics Hall of Fame will be accepted year-round but close on November 1
st of this year. An induction ceremony and banquet will be held in Spring of each induction year. The inductees will also be recognized at a home athletic event on the same date. The Hall of Fame will be located in the Marsha H. Gibbs Field House. Please
Click Here to submit your nomination form.
This past Spring, the Converse University Athletic Department enshrined the inaugural Hall of Fame class of Joy Couch, Margaret Moore and Jenni Russell Currier.
Below are the eligibility requirements for each category:
Student-Athlete
- The character of the individual must have, while at Converse and in the time following, represented the university and the athletic program in an admirable fashion.
- A former student-athlete is eligible to be considered for the Converse University Athletics Hall of Fame following a waiting period of five years after his/her graduation from Converse University.
- The student-athlete must have completed graduation.
- Waiver - Extenuating circumstances may occur, resulting in a waiver of the five-year requirement or graduation. (Examples are, but not limited to, disabling accident, illness, or death).
- Other considerations for selection are as follows:
- Athletic records established by the nominee as a student-athlete.
- The admirable character and citizenship of the nominee as a student and thereafter.
- Other distinguished achievements of the nominee.
Coach
- A coach is eligible five years following their departure from Converse University either through retirement, by accepting a position with another school, or changing professions.
- He/She must have coached or worked for a minimum of 5 seasons for Converse.
- He/She must have made exceptional contributions to the tradition of excellence of the Converse athletic program.
- He/She must have modeled good character and citizenship before, during and after his/her employment with the University.
- Other factors that my influence the selection:
- Win-Loss Record
- Length of Coaching Career
- Concern for the welfare of the student-athletes.
- Outstanding achievements after leaving the University
Administrator
- An administrator is eligible five years following their departure from Converse University either through retirement, by accepting a position with another school, or changing professions.
- He/She must have worked for a minimum of five years for Converse.
- He/She must have made exceptional contributions to the tradition of excellence of the Converse athletic program.
- He/She must have modeled good character and citizenship before, during and after his/her employment with the University.
- Other Factors that may influence the selection:
- Length of coaching/administrative career.
- Significant accomplishments throughout career.
- Concern for the welfare of the student-athletes.
- Outstanding achievements after leaving the University.
Lifetime Achievement Award
- He/She must have made exceptional contributions to the tradition of excellence of the Converse athletic program.
- He/She must have attended Converse College/University for a minimum of two years or worked for a minimum of five years for Converse.
- To qualify as a recipient of this award, a graduate of Converse College/University must have made a significant impact on the industry, profession, or chosen field.
About Converse:
The Converse University Athletic Department is coming off one of its most successful academic years to date. The Valkyries took home a pair of team championships, won 10 individual event championships and had 69 athletes named to all-conference teams. In the classroom, a total of 206 athletes were named to the Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll, and 115 athletes earned a spot on the Dean's List. For more information on how you can become a supporter of Converse Athletics
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