WALL OF FAME

Candidates for membership in the Leominster High School Athletic Hall of Fame shall be former Leominster High School athletes, teams, coaches, administrators, or contributors to our athletic programs who have met the requirements set forth in our by-laws, as listed under our eligibility criteria.

1. They have distinguished themselves and brought honor to Leominster High School through their outstanding participation in our athletic program.
2. They have continued to distinguish themselves and bring honor to their organizations, community, or colleges they have attended.
3. They have served as outstanding examples of the character, courage,  leadership, and well-rounded individuals whom Leominster High School seeks to develop through its athletic programs.
4. Their athletic teams have achieved records and/or won significant championships
5. They have accrued individual local, state, New England, or national awards.

1. Former Leominster High School student/athletes will be eligible to be nominated for membership any time after the 10th anniversary of the graduation of their original class from high school. To be eligible athletes must have attended Leominster High School at least 2 academic school years at Leominster High School.
2. A coach’s eligibility will be based upon a high degree of competency and success. A candidate must have contributed toward promoting sound educational values to his/her athletes. Coaches are eligible for induction 5 years after leaving their coaching position within the Leominster High School athletic department. Coaches do not have to be retired to be nominated.
3. An athletic team’s eligibility will be based upon the success of the team (Art. IV). The team shall be eligible after the 10th anniversary of the graduation of the seniors on that team.
4. The Contributor Award will be given to the individual/s, who have given their selfless time and energy toward the benefit of an individual team, or to the athletic programs in general.

1. Any member of the committee may nominate a qualified individual, or team for consideration by the selection committee.
2. The Selection Committee may nominate a candidate on its own initiative.
3. Any member of the community may nominate a candidate for membership.
4. Applications will only be accepted upon completion of an official Leominster High School Hall Of Fame Nomination Form, which will be available in the Principal’s office, the Athletic Director’s office, or our website. 

1. Executive Director: Currently the President of the Leominster High School Athletic Hall of Fame as elected. 
2. Will be responsible for overseeing the business of the Hall of Fame.
3. The Executive Board will announce the inductees chosen both in the media, and at the Award night.

1. President: Will schedule, organize and chair all meetings.
2. Vice President: Assist the President as needed, and undertake the functions of the President in his/her absence.
3. Clerk: Will record the minutes of each meeting, all inductee information, and disseminate information as needed.
4. Treasurer: Will manage all funds associated with the Hall of Fame.
5. Facilitator: The current Leominster High School Athletic Director will support and facilitate all activities of the LHSAHOF at the High School and will be a permanent voting member.

1. Nomination Committee : Responsible for the publication of information, collection of nomination data, and dissemination of nomination  applications to the screening committee. 
2. Screening Committee: Will research and present to the Executive Director a list of nominees no later than 6 months before the next upcoming induction ceremony. All nominations will be directed to the screening committee chairperson.
3. Fundraising Committee: This committee will organize and run all activities related to raising the funds  for the use of the  Hall of Fame committee. They will work closely with the treasurer in maintaining and reporting all income and expenditures.
4. Awards Committee:  Responsible for the procurement of all awards required by the ceremony, and the development, printing, and dissemination of the program booklet.
5. Banquet Committee:  They will be responsible for setting up, organizing, and running all facets of our awards night.

1. Selection procedures shall be determined by the selection committee, provided eligibility and selection criteria set forth herein are met.
2. Selections shall be made once per period from selected nominees submitted by the Nomination and Screening Committee. All nominees shall require a 75% vote of the committee for induction. Committee members being nominated cannot vote for themselves or family members.
3. The Board of Directors will publicly announce those selected for membership in the Leominster High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
4. Following the third induction of members, a maximum of “14” members shall be inducted into the LHS Hall Of Fame during any single nomination period. The committee will review, verify and vote on all nominees. The Board of Directors reserves the right to override the number of inductees when a special circumstance would include one or more inductees as part of a special induction ceremony which would put the number of members over 14 for a single period.

1. Candidates selected for induction shall be inducted at a proper and fitting ceremony in the period they are elected.
2. Pictures/memorialization of inductees, along with a synopsis of their accomplishments, shall be publicly displayed in the Leominster High School Hall Of Fame area at the Leominster High School.
3. Inductees into the LHS Athletic Hall Of Fame shall be presented with a suitable memento at the time of their induction.

The By-Laws of the Leominster High School Athletic Hall Of Fame may be amended by an affirmative vote of at least 75% of the LHS Hall Of Fame Executive Committee, and the Executive Director. Quorum for a meeting provided at least 80% of the committee is present for the voting process.  Any changes shall be presented in writing to the members of the Committee at least seven (7) days prior to the next scheduled meeting, and become effective immediately upon approval.