Hall of Fame

 

Celebrating Excellence in Mercer County Athletics
Mercer County Schools have a rich tradition of athletics, with many individuals making extraordinary contributions and achieving superb accomplishments over the years. Established in 2025, the Mercer County Schools Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes and honors these remarkable athletes, coaches, and contributors who have played a vital role in our schools’ athletic success for over our 100-year history.
 

Categories for Nomination
The Hall of Fame is accepting nominations in these categories:
1. ATHLETE: A former high school athlete from any Mercer County school whose high school achievements were extraordinary. Athletes must have graduated at least ten (10) years before nomination. Those schools include Cornishville, Harrodsburg, McAfee, Mercer, Rose Hill, Salvisa, Shakertown, and Westside.
2. COACH: A former coach from any Mercer County school whose accomplishments in coaching merit recognition. Coaches must have been inactive for at least three (3) years or reached the age of 65.
3. CONTRIBUTOR: An individual who has made outstanding contributions to athletics outside of being an athlete or coach. This includes roles in athletic administration, sports medicine, sports media, and other significant contributions.
4. ALUMNUS / ALUMNA: Any person who distinguished himself/herself in the field of athletics after graduation.
5. TEAM: A team that has achieved special recognition for capturing championships or for historical significance. Teams can be nominated after 5 years following their season. Examples of team nominations are historical significance (first team, etc.), State or Regional Championships, or set school, state, or national records.

Selection Criteria
Candidates will be judged on their significant or long-term contributions to Mercer County Schools athletics. Nominees should exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and moral character—both in their time and today.

Nomination Process
● Nomination Forms: The official nomination form can be downloaded or completed online at Mercer.kyschools.us, listed under “Hall Of Fame”
Forms can also be obtained at:
Mercer County Board of Education Office:
530 Perryville Street, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

Mercer County Senior High School:
1124 Moberly Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330

● Submission: Ensure all nomination forms are complete; incomplete forms will not be accepted.
● Deadline: All completed nomination forms must be submitted by April 1st to be considered for the next Hall of Fame class. For example, a form submitted by April 1st, 2025, will be considered for the 2025 class. Forms received after this date will
roll over to the following school year's class.
● Supporting Documents: If using the online form, supporting documents must also be received by the April 1st deadline for the nomination to be complete. Please submit copies of documents, not the originals.

Eligibility and Selection
Nominations not selected will remain eligible for up to five (5) years before requiring a renomination. To view the current list of nominees and their status, visit Pending Nominations on our school website.

Induction Ceremony
The Hall of Fame Committee will select inductees, and an induction ceremony will be held
to honor both new and past inductees. The ceremony will include a dinner and banquet
followed by recognition of the new inductees at halftime of a sporting event. Inductees must
be present to accept their honor; if an inductee is deceased, a family member must
represent them. If an inductee cannot attend, they will be inducted with the next class.
Contact Information
For more information, contact:
● Jason Booher: Jason.Booher@mercer.kyschools.us
● Donald Smith: Donald.Smith@mercer.kyschools.us
● Phone: 859-733-7000You can also visit the Mercer County Schools webpage to submit your inquiries.