Nominees for the Hall of Fame must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character. All candidates will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to athletic endeavors.

Categorical Qualifications for Nomination

Individuals and teams may be nominated in any of the following categories:

• Athlete: Any person, who participated in varsity athletics at Yuma High School, graduated from Yuma High School and has distinguished themselves in athletics at the high school level or beyond. Examples include, but are not limited to, All-Region/conference, All-State or All-American recognition, Collegiate Athlete, Professional Athlete, National or International competition. Nominee must have graduated from YHS at least 10 years prior to nomination to be considered.
• Teams: Athletic Teams may be nominated collectively for outstanding achievement as a team.
• Coach: Any Yuma High School coach with a minimum of 5 years coaching experience and has distinguished themselves with accomplishments that merit recognition.
• Friend of Athletics: Any individual who has made outstanding contributions to the interscholastic athletic programs at Yuma High School other than coaching or playing.

Procedures for Nominations to the Hall of Fame

1. Anyone can nominate a person to be considered for the Hall of Fame.
2. All nominations must be submitted on the official Yuma High School Athletic Hall of Fame nomination forms. Forms are also available at the Yuma High School Athletics office.
3. In addition to the official nomination forms, the following support materials must be submitted for an individual’s consideration:
   1. A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination.
   2. Newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks, and statistics that substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.
   3. Individual picture (head shot) and action shot in nominee’s sport; no photocopies of pictures.
4. The completed nomination packet must be received by the YHS Athletic Director along with appropriate support materials by August 1st. All nominations received for consideration must contain active and current address and contact information for the nominee (or their family if deceased). Nominations will be considered by HOF Committee only if submitted with required support materials
5. Each inductee will be notified by October 1st .

Inaugural Books

The Hall of Fame Committee is selling the Inaugural Book of Inductees for $15 per book. For more information, or to purchase a book, please contact  Mike Sharp.