Nominating Someone

New members will be inducted once per year. All nominations must be received by October 15th of each year to be considered during that nomination cycle. During the school year, the Hall of Fame committee will meet and select the year’s nominees. These nominees and/or their closest living relatives will be invited to an event to honor and recognize them. Please note that Hall of Fame members may be removed if it is discovered that their nomination was fraudulent or the individual displays behavior unbecoming that of a PHS distinguished alumnus, including but not limited to criminal behavior.

If a nominated individual is not selected during the year of nomination, the nomination will remain in active consideration for two more years (for a total of three years). If after three years the individual has not been inducted, they may be re-nominated.

Before nominating somebody, read the descriptions and the criteria found below.

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Bylaws for Sports Hall of Fame

Categories & Criteria

(1) Individual Athlete 

The athlete must have

• Participated and earned a varsity letter in a Payson High School sport

• Graduated from Payson High School at least 5 years prior to nomination

• Distinguished him/herself through exceptional athletic accomplishments including, but not limited to:

  • School, region, state, or national records or championships

  • All-Region/Conference, All-State, All-American recognition

  • Induction into other athletic halls of fame, i.e. the Nebo School District Hall of Fame, a college hall of fame, etc.

  • Other outstanding accomplishments at the high school, collegiate, national, or international levels of competition

• Exemplified the highest qualities of athletic excellence, school and community spirit, sportsmanship, character, and integrity

(2) Teams

An entire team can be nominated together as a group. The team must have

• Been a varsity team of a Payson High School sport

• Graduated from Payson High School at least 5 years prior to nomination (all individuals on the team must be at least 5 years out of high school)

• Distinguished themselves through exceptional athletic accomplishments including, but not limited to:

  • School, region, state, or national records or championships

  • All-Region/Conference, All-State, All-American recognition

  • Induction into other athletic halls of fame, i.e. the Nebo School District Hall of Fame, etc.

  • Other outstanding accomplishments at the high school, collegiate, national, or international levels of competition

• Exemplified the highest qualities of athletic excellence, school and community spirit, sportsmanship, character, and integrity

(3) Coaches

This individual must:

• Coached a Payson High School sport

• Have distinguished him/herself through exceptional athletic accomplishments including, but not limited to:

  • School, region, state, or national records or championships

  • All-Region/Conference, All-State, All-American recognition

  • Induction into other athletic halls of fame, i.e. the Nebo School District Hall of Fame, a college hall of fame, etc.

  • Other outstanding accomplishments in PHS sports

• Provided significant contributions to the PHS community through selfless service

• Be or have been a respected role-model of virtuous character, citizenship, and leadership

• Exemplify or have exemplified the highest qualities of athletic excellence, school and community spirit, sportsmanship, character, and integrity

(4) Special Contributor

This category is more flexible than the others. Any individual who has made significant contributions to the athletic programs at PHS other than coaching or competing as an athlete may be considered for induction.