Florida Community College Activities Association Hall-Of-Fame
Purpose and Criteria
The Florida Community College Activities Association, Incorporated (FCCAA) is a statewide nonprofit corporation regulating, coordinating, and promoting intercollegiate activities in: Athletics, Brain Bowl, Forensics, Music, Student Government, Student Publications, and Theatre.
Hall-of-Fame nominees shall include individuals who have raised the level of awareness in community college athletics and academics through their distinguished achievement and excellence in one or more community college athletic or academic programs sponsored by the Association; or through their contributions to community college athletics or academics in other fields of work. These individuals may include student athlete/participants, advisors/coaches/directors, administrators, contest officials, media personnel, sports medicine personnel, athletic trainers, or distinguished volunteers. Nominees may be retired from their field, or still active. Nominees must exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character.
The categories of student athlete/participant, coach, administrator, contest official, and contributor are included on the nomination form for expediency in understanding the primary area in which an individual is to be considered for his/her achievements in community college athletics/academics. These groupings are for screening purposes only and to assist those in making the nominations in understanding the type of information required. Once nominees are inducted, they are not categorized, but all are recognized as members of the FCCAA Hall-of-Fame.
§ Student athletes/participants are former student participants who are being nominated for their achievements in community college athletics/academics. To be eligible for nomination, such individuals must have graduated from a Florida junior/community college 10 or more years ago. Student athlete/participants will be considered primarily on their achievements as a community college student athlete/participant. Character during and after their community college years will be a major consideration.
§ Advisors/Coaches/Directors will be considered primarily for their achievements in coaching athletics/academic teams or advising/directing academic organizations. The nominee’s character both in the community college and other levels also will receive primary consideration. To be eligible for nomination as an advisor/coach/director, the individual must have served as a community college advisor/coach/director for a minimum of 10 years.
§ Administrators will be considered primarily on the merits of his/her service as a community college administrator or as an administrator in the community college system. The nominee’s character also will receive consideration. To be eligible for nomination as an administrator, the individual must have served as a community college administrator or as an administrator in the community college system for a minimum of 10 years.
§ Contest officials will be considered primarily on the merits of his/her service as a community college athletic/academic contest official. The nominee’s character also will receive consideration. To be eligible for nomination as a contest official, the individual must have served as a community college contest official for a minimum of 10 years.
§ Contributors are those individuals who have made contributions to community college athletics/academics in some capacity other than those previously mentioned, including such areas as media and sports medicine. Nominee will be considered primarily on the merits of his/her contributions to community college athletics/activities. The nominee’s character also will receive consideration.
All nominees will be judged on their significant and/or long-term contributions to community college system. While many have served their schools or areas over a long and distinguished career, their accomplishments must have been worthy of statewide recognition for them to be considered. Longevity, without meaningful statewide impact, does not constitute appropriate credentials for Hall-of-Fame consideration. The Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee may consider a nominee’s total record of contribution to community college athletics/academics in determining eligibility for candidacy and not just his/her record of service in the category (in which the nomination is made.) The Selection Committee also may waive the minimum years of service requirement when exceptional circumstances such as injury, illness or death have prevented an otherwise worthy candidate from meeting the requirement.
FCCAA Hall of Fame - Procedures
The Divisions may nominate a maximum, as follows, for consideration as inductees into the FCCAA Hall-of-Fame.
Council of Presidents – two (2)
Brain Bowl – two (2)
Florida Community College Press Association – two (2)
Music – two (2)
Theatre – two (2)
Forensics – two (2)
FJCCSGA – two (2)
Council for Athletic Affairs – five (5)
Nomination timeline:
The FCCAA Executive Director must receive all approved nominations and FCCAA official packets completed in their entirety prior to the FCCAA Executive Committee Spring meeting (May/June).
Nomination Process:
Each Division will establish a nomination process ensuring that the FCCAA Executive Director receives all nominations and FCCAA official packets completed in their entirety prior to the FCCAA Executive Committee Spring meeting (May/June). The nomination processes for each division are below.
The completed nomination form with supporting materials shall be sent to appropriate division representative by the appropriate date as follows:
Council of Presidents – COP Representative by April 1st
Brain Bowl – State Advisor by February 1st
Florida Community College Press Association – State Advisor by October 1st
Music – State Advisor by January 1st
Theatre – State Advisor by November 1st
Forensics – State Advisor by March 1st
FJCCSGA – State Advisor by February 1st
Council for Athletic Affairs – Chair-Elect by May 1st
Nomination Criteria:
1. Nominees will be considered on the merits of FCCAA contributions and achievements only.
2. Nominees must have a minimum of ten [10] years of contributions to the FCCAA or one of its member institutions. Former students who are being nominated must have graduated from a Florida community college 10 or more years ago.
3. Significant accomplishments constitute appropriate credentials for consideration – no longevity.
4. Nominees shall be selected from those who have made contributions through the following avenues:
A. College Administrators
B. Coaches/Advisors
C. Officials
D. Students
E. Others [Athletic Administrators, Media, Physicians, Contributors, etc.]
Selection Process:
1. A Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee appointed by the FCCAA President will review all division nominations and packets and will submit its report to the Executive Committee at its spring meeting.
2. The FCCAA President-Elect will chair the Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee.
3. The Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee may select up to three (3) additional inductees from the Old-timer/Veterans list which will be updated annually by the Hall-of-Fame Selection Committee.
Instructions for Filing FCCAA Hall of Fame Nomination Form
All information on the FCCAA Hall Of Fame Nomination Form must be completed and supporting letter[s] of recommendation received when the form is submitted in order for the candidate to be considered for the following year’s class.
The completed nomination form is to be sent to the State Advisor. Once the nomination form has been received all actions necessary to the selection process shall remain confidential. All information submitted shall be retained by the State Advisor.
Include with this nomination form a minimum of one [1] and a maximum of two [2] letters of recommendation. To avoid errors, and in the interest uniformity, please limit the letters to one type written page each. Please include a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles and other supportive materials that would be helpful.
In completing the nomination materials, please observe the following: [1] All copies should be 8 ½ by 11"; [2] nominators should sign their name in the appropriate space [3] do not use high lighters to point specific facts; either underline or draw arrows to mark copy; [4] please type all material so that copy is legible; [5] do not use notebooks with plastic sheet protectors; [6] put names on all photos.
The Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony is held in conjunction with the Florida Association of Community Colleges [FACC] State Convention, usually held in October or November. Inductees will be notified by the FCCAA President in June of their selection.
Please type information for appropriate application sections.
FCCAA Hall of Fame Nomination Form
[PLEASE TYPE ALL INFORMATION]
Nominee’s Name: ______
Division: ______
College: ______
Current Occupation: ______
Current Address: ______
Street or P. O. Box
City: ______Zip: ______
Phone: [____ ] ______- ______
Education: [ ]Associate Degree:
Name of College: ______Yr. ______
[ ]Bachelors Degree:
Name of College: ______Yr. ______
[ ]Masters Degree:
Name of College: ______Yr. ______
[ ]Doctorate Degree:
Name of College: ______Yr. ______
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Individual Making Nomination: ______
Mailing Address: ______
______Zip______
Phone Number: [_____] ______- ______
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Signature
FCCAA “HALL OF FAME”
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATOR
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Career Description as College Administrator (give complete background and information pertaining to involvement in college’s Student Athletics/Activities and/or FCCAA, number of years, etc.)
Special Honors and Achievements
Professional Affiliations (i.e., involvement in local, state, and national associations and other related professional organizations)
Other Information (not previously listed)
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STUDENTS
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Career Description and Affiliation with Athletics/Activities and/or Team (number of years, etc.)
Contributions to Athletics/Activities and/or Team (stress those with state and national impact)
Special Honors and Achievements at Local, State and National Level
Other Information (not previously listed)
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COACHES/ADVISORS/DIRECTORS
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Career Description and Affiliation with Athletics/Activities and/or Team (areas, length or service, etc.)
Contributions to Athletics/Activities and/or Team (stress those with state and national impact)
Special Honors and Achievements Including Involvement in Local, State and National Professional Organizations
Other Information (not previously listed)
FCCAA “HALL OF FAME”
CONTEST OFFICIAL
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Career Description as College Official (give complete background and information pertaining to involvement in college officiating, i.e., sport/activity, number of years, etc.)
Special Honors and Achievements
Professional Affiliations (i.e., involvement in local, state and national officiating associations and other related professional organizations)
Other Information (not previously listed)
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OTHERS
(Athletic Administrators, Media, Physicians, Contributors, etc.)
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Career Description and Affiliation with Athletics/Activities and/or Team (areas, length or service, etc.)
Contributions to Athletics/Activities and/or Team (stress those with state and national impact)
Special Honors and Achievements Including Involvement in Local, State and National Professional Organizations
Other Information (not previously listed)
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