Nominations for a candidate’s possible induction into the IJSHOF must complete the official Nomination Application Form on our website. Please take the time to read the entire form and criteria before you begin and complete the Nomination Application Form in its entirety. The IJSHOF Election Committee will make its recommendation based, in part, on the information provided on the Nomination Application Form. Resumes, biographical information, news articles, Wikipedia Pages and documented awards should be submitted with the application as supporting documentation. All Nomination Forms must have the complete contact information for the person making the Nomination. Full contact information for the athlete nominated would also be appreciated.
CRITERIA
Eligible candidates include any person with at least one Jewish parent or grandparent (based on the Israel Law of Return), who identifies as a Jew or who has converted to Judaism.
Their achievements include one or more of the following:
Won an Olympic or World Championship gold medal; or multiple Olympic or World Championship other medals.
Won multiple medals from smaller, highly prestigious events, e.g. Paralympics, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games.
Were elected to the International or National Hall of Fame of their sport.
Were selected as an All-Star or All-Pro in a major professional sport.
Broke a world record or other unique achievement in their sport, such as being named MVP of a World Series or Super Bowl.
Were ranked in the World’s Top 10, where such rankings are considered a major achievement (e.g. tennis, boxing, golf).
Won a national championship or were ranked near the top of their sport in their country.
Were a finalist in a Grand Slam tournament or equivalent event in a major sport.
Eligible athletes have starred at the top level of their sport, not at age related events, or minor league levels.
Eligible non-athletes — media personalities, sports pioneers, coaches and others — who were outstanding in their field, accomplished innovative achievements, or played key roles in significant sports events.
Please submit your nomination below.
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