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Athletic Hall of Fame Guidelines

The Hall of Fame was organized as a way of maintaining the rich heritage and tradition of successful athletic programs at Burnham, Sylvania, Sylvania Northview and Sylvania Southview High Schools. In addition, it will serve as a means of recognizing, preserving and honoring athletes, coaches and individuals who made significant contributions to our athletic programs, while distinguishing themselves as outstanding adults in their respective communities/careers. 

Criteria for Nominations
All candidates must be nominated on an official Hall of Fame application form.
The candidate must be eligible in one of the following categories:
The nominee, if an ATHLETE must wait at least 10 years from the time of his/hers class graduation from Sylvania High School.
The nominee, if a COACH, must have served a minimum of five (5) years and be retired at least five (5) years
The nominee, if a SCHOOL OFFICIAL, must be separated from Sylvania Schools for five(5) years and must have made outstanding contributions to the athletic program during his/her tenure.
The nominee, if a COMMUNITY MEMBER, will be considered if they have made ongoing, outstanding contributions to the athletic programs at Sylvania High Schools
The nominee, if an ATHLETIC TEAM, must wait at least fifteen (15) years from the year of achievement and will be considered if it has achieved a state Championship or ALl Ohio recognition. Teams with District or regional titles may be considered also.
Honorary nominees must have made significant voluntary contributions to the betterment of Sylvania High Schools. The contribution of an individual must be so outstanding that there is no question as to his/her qualifying for the HOF. 

These guidelines were adapted and implemented for nominations after the Hall of Fame Class of 2020. Any inductees prior to this date who were inducted were awarded under previous guidelines.