WEST ALLEGHENY
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME
2025
Nomination Form

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1. INTRODUCTION

The following nomination procedure package outlines the process/procedure for nominating an Athlete, Coach/Administrator, Team, or Patrol/Contributor to be considered for induction into the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame at the induction Hall of Fame Dinner.

The committee, as indicated below, wishes to thank you for your consideration of a nominee for induction in the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame.

2. COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame Committee represents a cross section of individuals who have been closely associated with athletics for many years and who have committed themselves to establishing a credible program to honor those who have dedicated themselves to promoting athletics and distinguishing themselves in the community. The current members of the committee are:

Vladmir St. Surin – West Allegheny Athletic Director
Doug Hughey – Media Representative
Joe Pustover – West Allegheny Athletic Parent/Booster Group Representative
Steve Psomas – West Allegheny School Board Representative
Darlene Larson-Howell – Representative At Large
John Scott – Representative At Large
Bill Gamble – Representative At Large
Dave McBain – Representative At Large
Brandon Rossi- Nominating Committee Representative
Mark Rosen - Findlay Township Representative
Darlene Hildebrand – North Fayette Township Representative
Michael Hutton – Oakdale Borough Representative

3. VISION STATEMENT

The West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame is community based organization consisting of West Allegheny alumni, teachers, administrators and community members who are focused on supporting the West Allegheny Athletic Programs and to promote a continuing legacy of those programs within the school community.

4. MISSION STATEMENT

The West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame was established to honor those individuals who have distinguished themselves individually, collectively as a team member while participating in school athletics, or significantly contributing their time, effort, and/or talents in support of the athletics programs within the West Allegheny School District. In addition, these individuals under consideration must also distinguish themselves as respected citizens.

5. SELECTION PROCESS

After the deadline for accepting the Hall of Fame Nominations, the Chairman will provide each member the application packages received, for review. At the call of the Chairperson, a selection meeting will then be scheduled. At the selection meeting the committee will comprehensively review each applications package and following the procedures outlined in the West Allegheny Hall of Fame Bylaws.

6. NOMINATION PROCESS

To follow a fair and equitable forum for the nomination of prospective inductees, please follow the instructions below: 

A. General Qualifications for Nomination 

1. Only individuals involved with West Allegheny School District Athletics in the categories listed below will be recognized for inclusion in the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame.
   a. Athletes (Alumni)
   b. Coaches (need not be WA Alumni)
   c. Team (West Allegheny School Sports Team) c. Contributors (need not be WA Alumni)  
2. Nominations may be submitted in more than one category that includes the following four (4) categories for nomination/induction:
   a. Athlete
   b. Coach
   c. Team
   d. Patron/Contributor
3. Nominees, in order to be considered, must have attained the following time frame, but can be considered posthumously, if qualified otherwise. The following represents the time frame for consideration.
   a. Athlete: Athlete will be eligible for nomination ten (10) years after their class graduation.
   b. Coach:
4. Candidate may be considered after having completed five (5) years or more as a coach. 
5. Candidate is eligible for nomination at least one (1) year after their sports’ season is over 5 May 2, 2024

c. Team: Must have won a WPIAL or PIAA Championship ten (10) years prior to being considered.
d. Patron/Contributor: Nomination may be submitted at any time if nominee is worthy of consideration based their credible support of athletics as a Patron/Contributor.

7. NOMINATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Complete the Nominator Information Form (Attachment 1) and the Nominee’s Information Form (Attachment 2) with all requested information.
2. Please legibly complete the requested information on both attachments. 
3. If you intend to nominate an individual in multiple categories, please complete each respective attachment for the category you are making the nomination for. 
4. Each nomination must include a minimum of two and a maximum of four letters of support letters, submitted prior to the deadline for accepting nominations, for the nominee to be considered for induction into the West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame.
   Note: Again, it is important that all the required submission information, as outlined on Page 3 is submitted by the deadline or the Nomination Package will not be considered. 
5. All references to West Allegheny Athletic Records and/or selection to All Star teams, etc., must be supported with written documentation. 
6. Unsupported claims may not be taken into account during the selection process.
   G. Please list only the nominee’s athletic achievements during their high school career at West Allegheny High School and subsequent accomplishments and good citizenship endeavors, after graduation
7. Completed Applications are due on May 31, 2025 (post marked & complete or hand delivered & complete). 
8. Incomplete applications will be returned to the nominator and must be resubmitted with completed application or the nominee will not be considered. 

8. COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGES 

Completed nomination package are to be submitted, by the deadline, to the following: 

Via MAIL to:
West Allegheny Athletic Hall of Fame
P.O. Box 107
Oakdale, PA 15071
OR fill out the nomination form below

Final Reminder: In order for the HOF Committee to evaluate a worthy nominee, the entire Nomination Package requirements, as outlined on Page 3, must be submitted, by the deadline, for submitting the nomination or the nomination will not be considered.

Complete the online nomination below.