The Chesapeake Sports Club Legends of Honor Award was established to recognize and honor former outstanding athletes, coaches and individuals for their athletic performance, leadership and/or contributions to athletics in Chesapeake, including the areas formed by the City of Chesapeake in 1963 (Norfolk County and South Norfolk). Individuals selected will be recognized at a monthly meeting of the Club.
eligibility requirements
A nominee shall have brought honor and recognition to the athletic programs within the city and:
1. Have been a student at a school within the current city boundaries.
2. Have been a resident or worked within the current city boundaries.
selection requirements
- Athletics – athletic performance, team contributions, achievements and/or leadership in sports competition as evidenced by:
- Post-season honors, such as All-American, All-State, All District, etc.
- Advanced to post-season competition such as State, Regional, and National
championships or All-Star team selection. - Record setting performance.
- Winning individual championships
- Holding the position of team captain
- Athletic achievement after graduation from High School, including participation and achievement in college, professional, Olympic, and amateur athletics, but only as a complement to the individual’s athletic career while in Chesapeake.
- Coaches/Other – Individuals, coaches, administrators, and others who have substantially enhanced the athletic program(s) within the city through their leadership
and support.
nominations
- Only a club member may make nominations for this award.
- No individual may self-nominate.
- Nominations may be submitted at any time.
- Nominations will be on a form as approved by the Chesapeake Sports Club and contain information pertinent to the individual’s achievements.
- It is recommended that nominees for this award shall be recognized after a minimum of 30 years of their achievement(s), unless there are extenuating circumstances.
- Nominees (coaches/other) for other than athletic achievement shall have had at least 15 years of contributions and support to athletics in Chesapeake.
- Individuals (deceased) may be nominated for a posthumous award if their achievements are within the guidelines established for the award.
Nomination form
