RUSTON - The deadline to send nominations for the Louisiana Tech Athletics 2021 Hall of Fame Class is Friday, Feb. 26 as fans and alumni are encouraged to submit their candidates for consideration for the University's induction this fall.

The 2021 Class will be announced this spring and enshrined during a home football weekend this fall.

Dr. Donna Thomas, who currently serves as the faculty athletics representative and chair of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Council, is also the chair of the anonymous 7-member Athletics Hall of Fame committee comprised of three athletic department officials, two alumni representatives and two faculty members, including Thomas. The current members of the Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame make up an eighth vote within the council.

The Louisiana Tech Athletics Hall of Fame currently includes 108 members and fans can view that list by visiting LATechSports.com and clicking on the Tech Hall of Fame link located under the ATHLETICS DEPT menu bar running along the top of the page. Nomination forms can also be found on that same site or requested by emailing Malcolm Butler at malcolm@latech.edu.

Anyone wishing to nominate someone can email Malcolm Butler at malcolm@latech.edu to request if the nominee is already on the Hall of Fame Nominee List from previous years. Multiple nominations are not required.

In order for an individual to be eligible for consideration, they must meet the following criteria below. Athletes must have distinguished themselves through outstanding individual achievements on the playing field while at Louisiana Tech and/or distinguished themselves after college through professional career, outstanding community, civic or University service. A former student-athlete shall be first eligible for selection five full academic years after completing his/her eligibility at Louisiana Tech.

Athletic staff and University officials who have made significant contributions to the athletic department either in an official capacity or in a volunteer role are eligible. Other individuals who have significantly served the Tech athletic program through professional or volunteer service, displayed unwavering loyalty to Tech athletics and contributed significantly to the advancement of athletics at the University. There is no prescribed waiting period for these individuals.