Criteria for Selection to the Hall of Fame

1. The nominee, if an athlete, must have been out of Otterbein College at least five (5) years. Coaches, trainers, managers, cheerleaders, and any other persons who have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary service to Otterbein Athletics are eligible. In addition, alumni are eligible if they have made outstanding contributions or offered extraordinary service to athletics at Otterbein College after graduation.
2. The nominee must have demonstrated good citizenship both in school and after leaving the college.
3. Preference will be given to Otterbein College graduates, but the nominee does not necessarily have to be a graduate of Otterbein College.
4. If an athlete, the nominee must have earned two letters in one sport or one letter in two or more sports.
5. The nominee in cases of coaches, athletic administrators or others need not necessarily have been a former student, but must have served the college for at least five (5) years and made contributions significant to the field of athletics. Coaches or athletic administrators must have retired or left the college prior to being selected.
6. The above criteria can be waived by the committee in extraordinary situations.