Nomination can come from former coaches, players, and alumni.  These nominations not only can reflected excellence on the field of play, but also leadership and commitment to excellence as a student-athlete.  Candidates may be nominated at any time during the year.   

1. The selection committee meets every year in April and May.   All candidates are discussed and voted on.  Candidates will be notified in May/June.

3. If a candidate receives five of the seven votes, they will be inducted the following fall at first Home Football Game.  The inductee will receive letter in June providing information about the induction ceremonies. 

4. A candidate that does not receive five votes will have their nomination kept active for the following years or rejected. 

5. All candidates for induction who are kept active will be automatically reviewed and voted on the following year. 

Individuals with questions about the criteria or the nominating process should contact Daniel Grzywacz at Daniel.Grzywacz @motsd.org

COMPLETE FORM

Applications will be open from January-March

The committee will consist of a minimum of 7 members 5 coaches - 1 Administrator - All Athletic Director's past and present.  

Selection committee will meet April and May

1. Coaches and athletic directors are eligible 5 years after retirement or the end of their tenure at MOHS. 

2. Significant contributions made to the overall athletic program including longevity, overall record, and championships.

1. Administrators are immediately eligible upon retirement or their leaving MOHS. 

2. Special nominations and recommendations may be made for administrators who have made special contributions to the athletic program.

1. Significant contributions to the MOHS Athletic Department. 

a. This may involve general support or specific support for one or more sports. 

b. Significant contributions to amateur or professional sports by a Mount Olive graduate/community member in a sport not offered by the Mount Olive athletic department.

1. Star Ledger All-State (1st, 2nd or 3rd Team) 

2. Star Ledger All-Group (1st, 2nd, or 3rd Team) 

3. Star Ledger All-County (1st Team only) 

4. All-Daily Record (1st Team only) 

5. Individual State Champion or Meet of Champions Champion 

6. Individual Regional or Group Champion 

7. Individual County or Sectional Champion 

8. National Record Holder 

9. All-American-Named by a national publication (i.e. AP, USA Today or Parade), national sponsorship  (i.e. Gatorade) or nationally recognized coaches association (i.e. NABC or NSCAA) 

10. Graduation from MOHS 10 years prior to their nomination

11. Continuing excellence at the collegiate, national, amateur, or professional levels should also be considered

12. The student-athlete will have exemplified characteristics of integrity and sportsmanship, as well as citizenship before and after graduation

Any athlete who meets one or more of these requirements will be eligible to entrance into the Hall of Fame. Coaches will submit names of athlete(s) at the end of the season. Athletes may entry into the HOF when nominated by majority vote by the Selection Committee. This nomination will then be submitted to the school administration for final approval. 

All teams that have won division, county, regional and/or state titles are recognized in the main gym via banners.  However, the selection committee may occasionally choose to honor a specific team for their collective accomplishments.