TOWSON, Md. –   The Towson University Athletics Hall of Fame is currently seeking nominations for the Class of 2013, it has been announced by Hall of Fame President Mike Bennett, '77.

On an annual basis, the Hall of Fame holds its induction dinner on the night before the Homecoming Football Game. A class of no more than five individuals will be inducted each year.

The Towson University Athletics Hall of Fame currently has 194 members.

The Towson University Athletic Hall of Fame was conceived in 1963 and developed by Dr. Donald “Doc” Minnegan and alumnus George Henderson to provide recognition for outstanding alumni athletes who excelled in sports while at Towson and are successful in their life. It was also their purpose to cite those members of the athletic and sports staff at Towson who had materially and significantly contributed to the total development of successful alumni athletes. In 1974, the Athletic Hall of Fame was incorporated into the Alumni Association Awards program.

To be nominated, an individual must be a Towson alumna/us or an athletics staff member for at least 10 years. For selection, an alumna/us must have made a significant contribution to the college community through excellence in athletics, achieved marked success in life after leaving Towson, and be an active supporting member of the community. An athletics staff member must have clearly demonstrated athletic proficiency, and a high personal regard and respect for alumni and students.

To be considered for the Towson University Hall of Fame, an alumnus/a must have attended Towson University for a minimum of two (2) years, earned a degree from an accredited four-year college or university and prior to being nominated there shall be at least ten (10) years separation since competing at Towson University.

If the nominee was a member of the Athletics Staff at Towson University, the nominee must have served the Athletics Program at Towson University for a period of not less than ten (10) years and is no longer affiliated with the University other than being an alumnus/a or retired.

During their careers at Towson University, all nominees must have distinguished themselves by outstanding athletic achievements in the intercollegiate program at Towson University; and in their subsequent careers must have expounded the virtues of Towson University. The record and character of the nominee must be beyond reproach and have demonstrated good citizenship, both in school and after leaving the University.

To nominate someone for the Towson University Athletics Hall of Fame, please fill out the nomination form that is located at www.TowsonTigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=21300&ATCLID=204866208

The deadline for applications is March 15, 2012.