Eligibility Requirements

All nominees must have outstanding achievements or have contributed significantly to athletics in the Greater Flint Area.
Typical nominees will have résumés which include the following types of recognition:
A. All State
B. All American
C. State Champions
D. National Champions
E. USA/World/Olympics
F. Coaches - Exemplary Service - Coach of the Year
Excellence far above the ordinary in field of endeavor required.
A nominee employed as a professional athlete is not eligible for consideration unless they have been retired for three years.
Anyone currently serving on the Board of Directors or the Selection Committee shall not be eligible for nomination or election to the GFASHOF.

Every potential individual or team nominee must first and foremost have an official GFASHOF nomination form on file.
Nominations must be made on the GFASHOF website (www.gfashof.org). Candidate Forms are available on the Nominations Forms page (you may also access the forms by using the "Nomination Forms" tab).

The Board of Directors selects an honoree each year to receive the "Distinguished Services Award." This award is based on contributions made in the community at large and to athletics in the Greater Flint Area.
Includes those who have taken leadership roles in athletic program development.

Each individual inducted into the GFASHOF will be honored with an appropriate plaque displayed at Genesys Athletic Club and with a smaller, personal replica. Approved candidates are formally inducted at the induction banquet held each year at Genesys Athletic Club.
The induction banquet is traditionally held the first Saturday in December of every year.

The Board of Directors of the GFASHOF established the Team Award in 1992 to honor the contributions that members of teams have made to the athletic heritage of the community. Not more than three teams are honored each year. Currently, 85 teams have been inducted.