RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada is seeking nominations for candidates for induction into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2026.
Student-athletes become eligible for induction 10 years after last competing at the university and should have earned All-America, all-region or all-conference honors or have set NCAA, conference or school records. Consideration is also given to individuals who exhibit a high level of professional and personal integrity and contribute to the ideals of their sport or sports.
Coaches become eligible five years after leaving the university and should have produced a career record above .500 and/or produced conference championship teams or teams that advanced to NCAA competition.
Teams may also be inducted after last winning a championship 10 years ago. Only teams that won NCAA postseason contests or championships, or regional championships, or postseason championships (i.e., bowl game) will be considered.
Special consideration may also be given to honor and enshrine other staff members and supporters of the program who have made significant contributions by supporting, promoting or furthering athletics at the University of Nevada in a non-coaching or non-playing role.
The school is also accepting nominations for the Silver and Blue Service Award. The Silver and Blue Service Award honors dedicated individuals who have volunteered their time and efforts in the Wolf Pack support areas, such as game operations and statistics crews, over the years. Anyone who has volunteered for Wolf Pack Athletics is eligible for this award.
Since its inception in 1973, 246 individuals and six teams have been inducted into the Nevada Athletics Hall of Fame.
Nominations can be submitted online by clicking
here. Nominations may also be mailed to:
Matt Eck, Hall of Fame Chair
Nevada Athletics
Legacy Hall/MS 232
Reno, NV 89557
Nominations can be submitted year-round but should be submitted by April 30 to receive full consideration for the 2026 class.
For more information about the Hall of Fame, please call (775) 682-6900.
