Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame Induction Class Now Underway
3/14/2023 11:28:00 AM | R Association
Hall of Fame, Distinguished "R" and Honorary "R"
Hall of Fame Criteria
The nomination period for the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame Class of '23 is now underway and Owls fans are encouraged to lend their voices to the selection process.
Fans can nominate their favorite Owls for not only consideration for induction into the Hall of Fame based off of their athletic accomplishments, but also for the Distinguished "R" and Honorary "R" awards which are also presented during the ceremonies held in the fall every other year. The nomination period will close on April 15th with the announcement of the Class of '23 set for later this summer in advance of Hall of Fame weekend which coincides with a Rice home football game.
Founded in 1970 by the "R" Association, the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame currently honors 226 student-athletes, coaches, teams, and trainers for their careers on South Main.
As set forth by the "R" Association, the criteria for induction states that to be eligible, a candidate "must possess or shall have possessed, in addition to outstanding ability in sports, other qualifications such as sportsmanship, character and integrity, and be one who has brought great distinction to Rice University; and shall have completed his or her athletic eligibility or service with the Athletic Department or Rice University at least five years prior to his or her selection".
The Distinguished "R" Award was established in 1969 by the "R" Association to recognize past letter winners who have led exemplary lives. The Honorary "R" Award was created in 1974 to recognize individuals who need not have competed for or attended Rice but have been long-standing supporters of Rice Athletics.
The most recent inductees were honored in 2021 and featured Ivory Angello '96 (men's track & field), Steve Campbell '92 (men's tennis), Chase Clement '08 (football), Larry Izzo '96 (football), Jessica Kuster '14 (women's basketball), Tracy Lam '11 (volleyball), Brad Lardon '88 (golf), Mario Ramos '00 (baseball), Krystal Robinson '98 (women's track & field), Cory Teague '98 (swimming), in addition to former women's tennis coach Paul Blankenship.
The nomination period for the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame Class of '23 is now underway and Owls fans are encouraged to lend their voices to the selection process.
Fans can nominate their favorite Owls for not only consideration for induction into the Hall of Fame based off of their athletic accomplishments, but also for the Distinguished "R" and Honorary "R" awards which are also presented during the ceremonies held in the fall every other year. The nomination period will close on April 15th with the announcement of the Class of '23 set for later this summer in advance of Hall of Fame weekend which coincides with a Rice home football game.
Founded in 1970 by the "R" Association, the Rice Athletics Hall of Fame currently honors 226 student-athletes, coaches, teams, and trainers for their careers on South Main.
As set forth by the "R" Association, the criteria for induction states that to be eligible, a candidate "must possess or shall have possessed, in addition to outstanding ability in sports, other qualifications such as sportsmanship, character and integrity, and be one who has brought great distinction to Rice University; and shall have completed his or her athletic eligibility or service with the Athletic Department or Rice University at least five years prior to his or her selection".
The Distinguished "R" Award was established in 1969 by the "R" Association to recognize past letter winners who have led exemplary lives. The Honorary "R" Award was created in 1974 to recognize individuals who need not have competed for or attended Rice but have been long-standing supporters of Rice Athletics.
The most recent inductees were honored in 2021 and featured Ivory Angello '96 (men's track & field), Steve Campbell '92 (men's tennis), Chase Clement '08 (football), Larry Izzo '96 (football), Jessica Kuster '14 (women's basketball), Tracy Lam '11 (volleyball), Brad Lardon '88 (golf), Mario Ramos '00 (baseball), Krystal Robinson '98 (women's track & field), Cory Teague '98 (swimming), in addition to former women's tennis coach Paul Blankenship.
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