HICKORY, N.C. - Nominations for the Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame are due by Wednesday, April 1. The 2026 Hall of Fame ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 19, prior to Lenoir-Rhyne's 6:00 p.m. football game vs. Mars Hill.

Established by the Lenoir-Rhyne Board of Trustees in 1976, the Sports Hall of Fame is designed to recognize and perpetuate the noteworthy athletic tradition of Lenoir-Rhyne by honoring and memorializing individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the tradition.

The Hall operates under the authority of the Board of Trustees, according to a set of guidelines established by that group.  Hall of Famers must not have represented Lenoir-Rhyne as student-athletes for 10 years immediately preceding the date of their induction and cannot be full-time members of the LR staff at the time of their induction. 

To view the currently Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame click HERE.