Avon HS Sports Hall Of Fame Seeks 2026 Nominations

Avon Athletics Hall of Fame

AVON, CT — The Avon Athletics Hall of Fame is seeking nominations for the 2026 induction class

Plans are underway for the 2026 Avon Athletics Hall of Fame induction class, and the community can help determine who is honored.

Applications are open for the 2026 class of athletes, teams, coaches, and contributors to be considered by the Hall of Fame selection committee.

People can nominate their favorite Avon Falcon via the nomination form on the Hall of Fame’s website. (www.avonfalconshalloffame.com)

The deadline for nominations is Jan. 15, 2026.

Individual athletes must have graduated from Avon High at least 10 years ago to qualify for nomination.

Athletic teams will be considered 10 years after the respective winning season for which they are being nominated, and coaches will be considered if they have coached at Avon High for at least five years.

Nominations of men and women who are program "contributors" (e.g. athletic directors, community leaders, and volunteers) are also welcome and will be evaluated based upon their service to and accomplishments within the athletic programs at Avon High School.

All nominations will be reviewed by the Avon Falcons Hall of Fame selection committee, comprised of Lisa Abate, Al D’Adario, Suzanne Lancaster, John McLaughlin, Jim Murray, Don Papio, Susan Rietano Davey (committee chair), Jon Yolles, and Dave Zlatin.

Nominees not chosen for induction this year will remain in consideration for future classes.

To learn more about the Hall of Fame and the nomination process, visit the website (www.avonfalconshalloffame.com)
or email Susan Rietano Davey at srietano@gmail.com.