MARSHALL — The Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics Department is now accepting nominations for the 2021 class of the SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor.

The induction luncheon and ceremony will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021.

The SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor, presented by US Bank, celebrates the achievements of student-athletes, coaches, teams and community members who have contributed in various ways to strengthening the athletic tradition at SMSU.

To be eligible for the Hall of Honor, former athletes must be out of school for at least ten years. To nominate an individual, please go online at SMSUMustangs.com/HallofHonor.

There are five categories for individuals/teams to be inducted into the Hall of Honor with the following guidelines:

A. Student-Athlete

1. Eligible ten years after completion of competition eligibility

2. Leave the University in “good standing” following years in school and competition

B. Coaches

1. Must be a current SMSU coach or must have been an SMSU coach

2. Eligible ten years after initial employment date at SMSU

C. Faculty/Staff/Administrator

1. Designed to recognize demonstrated contributions to SMSU athletics by employees

2. Eligible ten years after initial employment date at SMSU

D. External Contributions

1. Designed to recognize contributions to SMSU athletics by those not employed at the university

E. Team

1. Eligible ten years after team competed

The SMSU Athletics Hall of Honor display is located in the lobby of the R/A Facility.

— Content courtesy of

SMSU Athletic Communications