Athletic Hall of Fame Nominations

Submit a nomination for this year's Athletic Hall of Fame.

Criteria for Selection

Athlete

Alumni of Cardinal High School, Agency High School, Batavia High School, Eldon High School, or Selma High School.
Demonstration of athletic accomplishments, integrity, sportsmanship, and citizenship, both before and after graduation.
Induction no sooner than 10 years post-graduation.

Team

State Qualifier or higher.
Induction no sooner than 5 years after graduation.

Coach/Administrator

Accomplishments and longevity.
Induction can be no sooner than 5 years after leaving/retiring.

Ambassador/Community Member

Non-monetary contributions to Cardinal Athletics that go above and beyond ordinary contributions.

Nomination Process

The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee shall be responsible for soliciting nominations every year. Solicitations may be made in school district publications (print or digital), local newspapers, at various school and community events, and from prior inductees. Nominations must be made in writing or online (see below) on the official nomination form and received by April 15, 2025. Nominations may be made by anyone connected to the Cardinal community. It is the responsibility of the nominator to provide personal information and a record of the achievements/contributions by the nominee.

Written nominations may be:

Mailed or dropped off to Cardinal CSD, 4045 Ashland Road, Eldon, IA 52554
Faxed to 641-652-3143
Scanned and emailed to Cindy Lindner

Or submit a nomination form online:

Nomination Form

Selection

A maximum of three candidates may be selected for induction each year. Candidates not selected may be reconsidered in subsequent years without the need for re-nomination for four years. Election shall be by secret ballot of the voting members of the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee. The Committee shall agree prior to the balloting, on the particular procedures and rules that will govern the election process. During the first three years, up to five nominees may be selected each year.

Athletic Hall of Fame Committee

The Athletic Hall of Fame Committee shall be composed of five voting members, which include the following: The athletic director, an administrative/lead learner team member coordinator, a currently employed coach, the president of the athletic booster club or their designee, and a member of the Dollars for Scholars committee. The founding committee will be responsible for determining the rubric that will be used for selection of the recipients. This rubric will be reviewed and possibly revised on an annual basis.

Induction and Award

Induction shall take place at Homecoming. A commemorative gift will be presented to each recipient