Wentworth Athletics Hall of Fame
What is it?
The first class of the Wentworth Institute of Technology Athletic
Hall of Fame was inducted in 2001. The Hall honors individuals
whose contributions have made an impact on the Wentworth Athletic
Program, either as a student-athlete, coach, or contributor.
The Wentworth Hall of Fame was conceived and founded on the basis
that many individuals have bestowed honor and recognition upon both
themselves and Wentworth as a result of their participation in
Wentworth athletics. The purpose of the Wentworth Athletic Hall of
Fame is to appropriately recognize these people and their
accomplishments.
Election to the Wentworth Hall of Fame shall be based primarily on
the athletic accomplishments of the individual. Participants in
recognized intercollegiate athletic programs and recognized club
sport programs are eligible. Selection shall be made on the basis
of athletic ability, integrity, sportsmanship, and character with
special emphasis on the athlete’s contribution to Wentworth
and to the team or teams on which he or she participated. Persons
who have provided distinguished service to Wentworth athletics
and/or outstanding contributions to the Wentworth Athletic Program
may also be selected.
Who is Eligible?
There are four classifications of inductees -- athlete,
coach/administrator, contributor, and team. Nominations will be
solicited through peer
nominations. The criteria for each classification is as
follows:
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In order to be considered for nomination as an athlete, an individual must be at least five (5) years removed from the class of which the person was a member of has graduated from Wentworth.
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Athletic Department personnel shall become eligible for election to the Wentworth Hall of Fame based upon their outstanding contributions to Wentworth Athletics.
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In addition, people outside of the Athletic Department, as well as those not officially connected with Wentworth, are eligible for election to the Wentworth Hall of Fame as special cases, with each situation considered by the committee on an individual basis.
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Athletic team membership eligibility in the Wentworth Hall of Fame shall begin not less than five (5) years after its last intercollegiate contest.
The Wentworth Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony was held in conjunction with Homecoming/Family Weekend from 2001-2008, which is in October. The 2009 ceremony took place as a part of Reunion Weekend in June. The 2014 ceremony, which is combined with the annual Wentworth Alumni Association Awards Dinner, will be held on Saturday, October 18.