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The NNU Athletic Hall of Fame began in 1982 with the induction of Morris Chalfant and continues to honor the accomplishments of alumni that have succeeded on and off the playing fields. Under the direction of athletic director Rich Sanders (2002-12), and with the assistance of Liz Reisch from AJ Awards in Nampa and Hall of Fame coach and professor Roger Schmidt, the NNU Athletic Hall of Fame was relocated in 2004 to the upper entrance of the Johnson Sports Center.

With the 22nd induction ceremony in the fall of 2024, the NNU Athletic Hall of Fame now includes a prestigious group of 51 former athletes, coaches, administrators, teams, and contributors to the athletic programs.

2014

  • Jewel
    McKinney
    Induction: 2021
    Meritorious Service

2009

  • Ashley
    Puga Alexander
    Induction: 2019
    Track & Field, Cross Country (XC)

2006

  • Adrian
    Herman Stamer
    Induction: 2021
    Softball

2000

  • Darlene
    Brasch
    Induction: 2015
    Coach
  • Staci
    Kirk Carter
    Induction: 2021
    Women's Basketball

1999

  • Liz
    Benear Nixon
    Induction: 2015
    Volleyball

1998

  • 1998
    Volleyball Team
    Induction: 2023
    Volleyball

1997

  • 1996-97
    Women's Basketball Team
    Induction: 2011
    Women's Basketball

1996

  • Donna
    Knight
    Induction: 2024
    Women's Basketball

1995

  • Sarah
    DeBoard Marion
    Induction: 2023
    Track & Field
  • Emiko
    Etete
    Induction: 2022
    Men's Basketball
  • 1994-95
    Men's Basketball Team
    Induction: 2022
    Men's Basketball
  • 1994-95
    Women's Basketball Team
    Induction: 2024
    Women's Basketball

1994

  • Kim
    Hazelbaker Zumhofe
    Induction: 2009
    Women's Basketball, Track & Field

1989

  • Becky
    Dix Wadekamper
    Induction: 2007
    Volleyball
  • Matt
    Garringer
    Induction: 2011
    Baseball

1988

  • Julie
    Van Beek Heisey
    Induction: 2017
    Women's Basketball

1986

  • Julie
    Uranga
    Induction: 2002
    Women's Basketball

1985

  • Jeff
    Carr
    Induction: 1994
    Men's Soccer

1984

  • Antonette
    Blythe
    Induction: 1990
    Track & Field

1982

  • 1982
    Women's Track & Field 400m Relay Team
    Induction: 1996
    Track & Field

1980

  • Tim
    Gilbert
    Induction: 2021
    Track & Field

1978

  • Steve
    Hills
    Induction: 1988
    Track & Field
  • Rommie
    Lewis
    Induction: 1996
    Men's Basketball

1974

  • Raynor
    Rumpel
    Induction: 2004
    Men's Basketball

1970

  • Gary
    Lawson
    Induction: 1994
    Men's Basketball

1968

  • AJ "Tony"
    Bohner
    Induction: 2002
    Meritorious Service

1967

  • Wally
    Nye
    Induction: 2004
    Baseball

1966

  • Floyd "Bud"
    Kinzler
    Induction: 2019
    Track & Field
  • Garry
    Matlock
    Induction: 2009
    Men's Basketball

1964

  • Dr. Richard
    Hagood
    Induction: 2017
    Men's Basketball
  • Gary
    Locke
    Induction: 1984
    Men's Basketball

1962

  • Jerry
    Isaacson
    Induction: 2007
    Baseball

1960

  • Dorothy
    Mittleider Anderson
    Induction: 2011
    Tennis

1958

  • Dave
    Gardner
    Induction: 2004
    Men's Basketball

1951

  • Robert
    Woodward
    Induction: 2004
    Meritorious Service

1950

  • John
    Cramer
    Induction: 1986
    Men's Basketball

1948

  • Elmore
    Vail
    Induction: 1990
    Men's Basketball, Baseball

1946

  • Orrin
    Hills
    Induction: 1992
    Men's Basketball

1943

  • Morris
    Chalfant
    Induction: 1982
    Men's Basketball

1939

  • Bob
    Emrick
    Induction: 1992
    Men's Basketball