Nominations Open For West Orange Athletic Hall Of Fame

WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following article is written by Max Shadow, and comes courtesy of the WOHS Sports Media Group. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

In October of 1987, a dedicated group of West Orange residents came together with a vision. They envisioned a place where the legends of West Orange athletics could be celebrated and where the heroes of the past could inspire the athletes and citizens of today and tomorrow. Out of this vision emerged the West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame Committee, a testament to the unwavering commitment to honor our town's rich athletic history.

One year after the committee's inception, the West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame celebrated its inaugural Induction Dinner, marking the beginning of a time-honored tradition of recognizing the best and brightest in our town's athletic history. Today, we are excited to announce that nominations are now open for the next class of inductees into this hallowed institution.

Nomination Details:

Community members are invited to participate by nominating deserving candidates who have made a significant impact on West Orange athletics. Nominations can be submitted through the official nomination form, and must be received by November 30, 2023. Please note that all nominees must be present at the awards ceremony, which is scheduled for March 28, 2024. All submitted applications will remain active and be considered for five years.

Who Can Be Nominated?

Nominations are open in the following categories:

Team Requirements:

1. Team members must be graduates of West Orange High School or Mountain High School.

2. Team members must have graduated at least 10 years prior to their induction.

3. Nominees must have achieved athletic team excellence while competing for West Orange High or Mountain High.

Coach Requirements:

1. Coaches must be retired.

2. A person may be elected as a coach if they are not a graduate of West Orange High School or Mountain High School.

3. Coaches must have made significant contributions to the athletic programs of the township schools.

Individual Athlete Requirements:

1. Individual athletes must be graduates of West Orange High School or Mountain High School.

2. Individual athletes must have graduated at least 10 years prior to their induction.

3. Nominees must have achieved athletic excellence during their tenure at West Orange High or Mountain High or upon their graduation from high school.

4. Nominees must not have brought dishonor upon either high school or themselves.

Lefty Boland Award Requirements:

1. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions to the athletic programs of the Township's schools or have significantly supported, mentored, and assisted town youth group activities.

2. A person may be elected for this award even if they are not a graduate of West Orange High School or Mountain High School.

The West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame Committee is available to answer any questions or provide assistance throughout the nomination process. Please feel free to reach out to them at woahof@gmail.com if you have any inquiries.

Now is the time to pay tribute to those who have made West Orange a powerhouse of athletics and community pride. Let's honor the legends of our past and inspire the champions of our future. Submit your nominations today, and be part of a tradition that celebrates excellence and fosters a spirit of community. The West Orange Athletic Hall of Fame is waiting to welcome its next class of deserving inductees. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this remarkable legacy!

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