The UW-Oshkosh Athletics Hall of Fame inducts new members each year. Inductees may come from the categories of Student-Athlete, Coach (head or assistant), Administrator or Distinguished Service/Contributor.
Student-Athlete:Â Eligible for induction 10 years after their last season of participation at UW-Oshkosh.
Coach (Head or Assistant):Â Eligible for induction two years after their last season of involvement (unless a former UW-Oshkosh student-athlete). Candidates must have been a coach at UW-Oshkosh for at least 10 years (only UW-Oshkosh tenure shall be considered).
Administrator:Â Eligible for induction two years after their last season of involvement (unless a former UW-Oshkosh student-athlete). Candidates must have been an administrator at UW-Oshkosh for at least 10 years (only UW-Oshkosh tenure shall be considered).
Distinguished Service/Contributor:Â Candidates must have made a broad spectrum of significant contributions to the UW-Oshkosh athletics program in roles other than being a student-athlete, coach, or administrator. Candidate's long (minimum of 10 years), prominent, and faithful contribution of volunteering at events, serving on committees and in some cases, providing financial support, have helped UW-Oshkosh provide quality experiences to its student-athletes, coaches, administrators, faculty, and fans.
Candidates are then placed into one of three divisions based on their last date of participation/involvement – Men's Legacy Era (1990 last participation end date), Women's Legacy Era (2000 last participation end date) and Men's (1991-present) & Women's (2001-present) Contemporary Era for hall of fame consideration.
UW-Oshkosh Athletics Hall of Fame Nomination Form
Nomination forms should be sent to UW-Oshkosh Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee member and UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director Brady Halverson at halversonb@uwosh.edu.
Nominations for the class of 2025 have ended. Nominations for the class of 2026 close on Sept. 1, 2025.
UW-Oshkosh Athletics Hall of Fame Selection Committee |
UW-Oshkosh Alumni Association Athletics Hall of Fame Chapter Committee |
Darryl Sims, Co-Chair (UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor, Athletics) |
Darryl Sims, Co-Chair, UW-Oshkosh Assistant Chancellor, Athletics |
Carrie Bores (Former UW-Oshkosh Letterwinner) |
Chris Gantner, Director of UW-Oshkosh University Advancement |
Helen Briwa (Retired UW-Oshkosh Women's Director of Athletics/Head Coach) |
Shelley Dietz, 2010 Hall of Fame Inductee • Basketball, Golf |
Erin Coppernoll (UW-Oshkosh Head Coach) |
Brady Halverson, UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director |
Steve Francour (Former UW-Oshkosh Letterwinner/UW-Oshkosh Head Coach) |
Erin (LeRoy) Klump, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee • Women's Swimming & Diving |
Brady Halverson (UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director) |
Dave Lambert, 2003 Hall of Fame Inductee • Cross Country, Track & Field |
Bob Harrington (Citizen At-Large) |
Laura (Horejs) Lambert, 2003 Hall of Fame Inductee • Cross Country, Track & Field |
Mark Joel (UW-Oshkosh Alumni Association Representative) |
Tom Rath, 1984 Hall of Fame Inductee • Track & Field |
Chris Jones (UW-Oshkosh Intercollegiate Athletic Committee Representative) |
Stephanie (Bostwick) Resch, 2002 Hall of Fame Inductee • Track & Field |
Craig Lieder (Former UW-Oshkosh Letterwinner) |
Ronessa Stampfli, 2019 Hall of Fame Inductee • Softball |
Kennan Timm, Co-Chair (Retired UW-Oshkosh Sports Information Director) |
Kennan Timm, 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee • Administrator |
Deb Vercauteren (Retired UW-Oshkosh Assistant Director of Athletics/Head Coach) |
JD Townsley, 1997 Hall of Fame Inductee • Track & Field, Gymnastics |
John Wollner, Secretary (UW-Oshkosh Alumni Foundation Representative) |
Deb Vercauteren, 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee • Coach, Administrator |
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David Weidemann, 2016 Hall of Fame Inductee • Football, Track & Field, Coach, Administrator |
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John Zupanc, 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee • Coach |