Hall of Fame — College Gymnastics Association

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2024 Banquet Program

We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the first-ever College Gymnastics Association Hall of Fame, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of athletes, coaches, and teams during their time in the NCAA.

After years of dedication and passion for the sport, it is time to honor the legends who have left an indelible mark on collegiate gymnastics. From remarkable athletic performances to groundbreaking coaching achievements and unwavering support for the sport's growth, these individual’s legacies are deserving of celebration.

The College Gymnastics Association Hall of Fame will serve as a tribute to excellence, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of competition. It will be a place where the rich history of the sport is preserved and celebrated for generations to come.

Inductees into the Hall of Fame will include athletes who have achieved unparalleled success on the gymnastics floor, coaches who have inspired and mentored their teams to greatness, and teams who have celebrated unprecedented success.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to honor the legacy of NCAA men's gymnastics and recognize those who have made extraordinary contributions to the sport. Together, we will celebrate the past, inspire the present, and shape the future of men's gymnastics at the NCAA level.

branding

As a CGA event, our goal was to stay on brand with other CGA material while staying true to the essence of a Hall of Fame. The CGA HOF logo incorporates elements that represent high achievement while also paying tribute to the sport and our community.

eligibility

All NCAA Men’s Gymnasts who have competed in the NCAA are eligible to be nominated for the CGA Hall of Fame. Eligibility begins once an athlete is five years removed from NCAA competition. All athletes nominated for the Hall of Fame must have strong character, a solid moral foundation, and must have shown a positive contribution to the sport of Men’s Gymnastics.

The process

It all started with research. Although accolades are not the sole factor in being inducted into the HOF, accolades can be used to create benchmarks and natural cutoffs.

For individuals, there are over 5,000 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Alumni, there were 1,619 gymnasts with at least 1 All-American. For coaches there are 31 Head Coaches with at least 1 Team National Title. For each team that either won a national title or came runner up, we toiled their individual accolades to highlight the strength of a teams performance.

The process for selection began with a nomination process from the committee. A nomination by a single member of the committee resulted in a Hall of Fame nomination. From there the nominees were moved to a final round based on a two thirds majority vote from the committee. At this stage they were labeled Finalists. Finally, the Hall of Fame committee discussed and explored every finalist prior to taking one final vote to determine the inductees who made up the inaugural class. It took a two thirds majority vote to go from finalist to inductee.

2024 cga hall of fame inductees (Inaugural Class)

The inaugural class highlights the who’s who of NCAA Men’s Gymnastics. Defining the inaugural class was a tall order in finding ways to weigh both the accolades of the individual or team and the impact on the sport. Of over 5,000 alumni in NCAA Men’s Gymnastics, there were 58 individuals or teams that received a nomination. From there, 17 became finalists and 11 were inducted into the inaugural class. Follow along to find out who was inducted into the inaugural class of the CGA Hall of Fame.