Each year, as many as four exemplary educators or education supporters may be inducted into the prestigious College of Education Hall of Fame sponsored by the College of Education’s Board of Advisors at The University of Alabama. The inductees are chosen based on their contributions to the education profession through a rigorous process after being nominated by their peers who are current donors to the College.
Founded in 2012 by the College of Education Board of Advisors of The University of Alabama, the Hall of Fame honors the accomplishments of distinguished leaders in the field of education or dedicated supporters of education.
Info Hall of Fame submissions are due Oct. 1, 2025.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION TO HALL OF FAME
To be considered, a nominee must be either retired from paid, full-time employment in education and 65 or older.
Posthumous nominations are also considered.
Nominees will be selected based on character consistent with the standards of their profession.
Nominees must be graduates of the College of Education or have been a College of Education faculty member.
Nominees will be selected based on displays of originality and creativity in making outstanding contributions either to the practice, promotion or scholarship of their profession or the well-being of others.
GUIDELINES FOR NOMINATING A CANDIDATE
Nominations may be submitted electronically or by mail.
Submissions must include the nominee’s name, title, address, phone number and email address as well as the name and contact information for the primary nominator and supporting nominator (if applicable).
Nominations require a summary of accomplishments with a maximum length of roughly 155 words or 825 characters.
Nominations must include a narrative that briefly explains how the nominee meets the criteria for induction into the Hall of Fame and why the person qualifies for this honor.
Submissions may also include a letter seconding the nomination, the nominee’s resume and up to two additional letters of support at the nominator’s discretion.
The deadline for submissions is Oct. 1, 2025. When nominations are received, they will be compiled and directed to the Hall of Fame Committee appointed by the Board of Advisors Chair. The Committee will review the nominations based on criteria for selection in each category and will forward their recommendations to the College of Education Board of Advisors for review and final decision. All nominations will be considered for a period of three years.
Please send nominations to rebecca.ballard@ua.edu or mail to Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 (Attn: Rebecca Ballard).
If you have additional questions, please email rebecca.ballard@ua.edu.