Nominations are open for the Class of 2025!

Gipper Hall of Fame – Class of 2025 Official Terms & Conditions

1. Eligibility. The Gipper Hall of Fame – Class of 2025 (“Program”) is open to athletic directors (K-12) in the United States who submit or are nominated between November 20, 2025 and December 9, 2025 (“Nomination Period”). Nominees must be 21 years of age or older and employed as an athletic director at a school district or high school at time of nomination.

2. How to Nominate. Nominations may be submitted by coaches, school staff, student-athletes, community members, families, alumni, or the athletic director themselves by completing the online nomination form at https://www.gipper.com/gipper-hof. The nomination must include all requested information and be submitted during the Nomination Period. By submitting a nomination, the submitter represents and warrants that:

(a) all information provided is true, complete, and accurate;

(b) they have obtained any necessary permissions or consents from the nominee and any individuals referenced or depicted (including parental consent if minors are referenced); and

(c) the nomination content does not infringe any third-party rights, including rights of privacy, publicity, copyright, or trademark.

Gipper reserves the right to verify eligibility, request additional information, or disqualify any nomination that, in its sole discretion, is incomplete, inaccurate, misleading, or violates these Terms.

All nomination materials and information submitted may be retained by Gipper and used in accordance with these terms and Gipper’s Privacy Policy.

3. Selection. Two inductees will be selected by an internal panel of Gipper Media, Inc. (“Gipper”) based on criteria including but not limited to: impact on student-athletes and coaches; equity across all sports; culture and community building; leadership and innovation. The decision of the panel is final and binding in all respects. Selection of inductees is based solely on subjective criteria determined by Gipper in its discretion. No purchase or payment of any kind is required or will improve chances of selection.

4. Award. Each inductee will receive: (a) one fully paid trip for two (the inductee + one guest) to a Caribbean resort (“Award”). The Award includes round-trip economy class air travel from a major U.S. gateway city  and three (3) nights’ accommodation at an all-inclusive resort. Winners and guests are responsible for:

(a) valid travel documentation (passport, visa, government ID);

(b) required vaccinations, health requirements, or insurance; and

(c) all expenses not expressly included above, including, but not limited to optional excursions, upgrades, tips, and personal incidentals.

The Award must be taken on the dates specified by Gipper. It has no cash value and may not be exchanged, sold, transferred, or substituted except at Gipper’s sole discretion. Gipper reserves the right to substitute an equivalent prize or experience of equal or greater value if the Award becomes unavailable for any reason, including but not limited to weather, travel restrictions, pandemics, or other force majeure events.

The Award is provided for promotional recognition purposes only and does not constitute employment compensation or participation in any employee benefit plan. Award recipients are solely responsible for any tax obligations, and Gipper may issue IRS Form 1099 where required.

Both the winner and guest may be required to sign a Travel Waiver & Release prior to departure acknowledging personal responsibility for travel safety, health, and compliance with all applicable regulations.

5. Winner Notification. Inductees will be announced at the National Athletic Directors Conference (“NADC 2025”) on December 14, 2025 and will be notified after public announcement. Winners must respond to notification within [5] days or the Award may be forfeited and an alternate may be selected. Gipper reserves the right to verify identity and eligibility prior to confirming an Award.

6. Publicity & Rights. By participating, nominees and winners grant to Gipper and its agents the irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free right to use their name, photograph, likeness, voice, school name and citation of their nomination/award for marketing, advertising, promotional, and editorial purposes, in any media, perpetually, without further compensation (unless prohibited by law). Winners may be required to sign a separate winner agreement.

7. Taxes & Miscellaneous Costs. Inductees are solely responsible for all federal, state and local taxes associated with acceptance and use of the Award unless otherwise stated. Inductees and their guests must comply with all travel requirements (passports, visas, health/travel insurance) and any other conditions determined by Gipper. Any unclaimed or unused portion of the Award will be forfeited.

8. Release, Indemnification & Limitation of Liability. By participating, all nominees, nominators, and winners (“Participants”) agree to release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Gipper, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their officers, directors, employees, and agents (collectively, “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to:

(a) participation in the Program;

(b) the nomination or selection process;

(c) acceptance, use, misuse, or travel in connection with the Award; or

(d) any related activity, including but not limited to injury, illness (including communicable disease), death, property damage, delay, or loss of any kind.

Participants acknowledge that travel and related activities are undertaken at their own risk. Gipper makes no warranty, express or implied, including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall the Released Parties be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, even if advised of such possibility. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of certain damages; in such cases, Gipper’s liability shall be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

9. Governing Law. These Terms and the Program shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Program shall be resolved individually and exclusively by binding arbitration in Delaware under the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Participants waive any right to a jury trial or to participate in a class, collective, or representative action.

10. Privacy & Data. Nomination information and personal data will be collected by Gipper in accordance with its Privacy Policy. By submitting a nomination, you consent to the terms of the Privacy Policy and acknowledge that personal data may be used for marketing, selection, and award fulfillment.

11. General Conditions. Gipper reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Program or any part thereof at any time, with or without notice, for any reason, including but not limited to fraud, technical issues, or circumstances beyond its control. Gipper’s failure to enforce any term shall not constitute a waiver. If any provision is deemed invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The Program is void where prohibited. Participation constitutes full acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.