Athletic Hall of Fame

Join us at this year's ceremony!

  • Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

  • Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026

  • 9 a.m.

  • Beaux Arts Ballroom, BSU campus

  • $50 for adults / $25 for children 12 and under

  • Register by Nov. 20

Bemidji State University will proudly welcome seven new individuals to its Athletic Hall of Fame during the Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend on Dec. 4-5. The group includes four student-athlete inductees, a Legacy Inductee, an Alumni Coaching Achievement award winner, and a John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner.

Going into the hall as individuals are: Kristi Buerkle (women’s cross country and track and field); James Ellisor (men’s basketball); Erin (Cody) Read (women’s hockey); and Joe Remitz (men’s track and field). Joining them as a Legacy Inductee is Roger DeMarais (wrestling). Also joining them are David Heiss, an Alumni Coaching Achievement Award honoree; and Mark Shanfeld, a John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner.

All seven inductees will be recognized at the 2026 Alumni B-Club/Athletic Hall of Fame Weekend on Dec. 4-5, with the induction ceremony scheduled for Dec. 5 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom.

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About the Athletic Hall of Fame

The Bemidji State Athletic Hall of Fame recognizes alumni, former coaches, administrators and others who have excelled and brought acclaim to the university through their accomplishments.

There are several categories in which former athletes, coaches and others may be honored. Nominations for the following Hall of Fame areas must be submitted by Jan. 1 each year and honorees are selected by the BSU Alumni B-Club. If you have questions, please contact the Alumni & Foundation at 218-755-2827 or at alumni@bemidjistate.edu.

Hall of Fame nomination forms

Nominations will undergo a one-year vetting process and are due by Jan. 1 for consideration in the upcoming class. You may submit your nomination online or by printing the form and mailing it in.

Individual athlete

Individuals who played for Bemidji State

Athletic Hall of Fame nomination: Individual athlete

BSU Athletic Hall of Fame recipients are selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame Committee primarily for distinguished athletic achievement while attending Bemidji State. The committee will also consider notable professional accomplishment since graduation. Nominees must have earned an athletic letter at BSU and must have attended BSU for at least two years and not have graduated from another university.

Please do not use acronyms, abbreviations or jargon without a first-reference explanation. Any information written that is not understood by the council will be omitted.

Nomination submissions are due by Jan. 1 for each yearly cycle.

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Nominee information

Address

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Outstanding Team Award

Athletic teams with distinguished athletic achievement at Bemidji State

Athletic Hall of Fame nomination: Outstanding Team Award

BSU Outstanding Team Award recipients are former BSU athletic teams selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee for distinguished athletic achievement at BSU.

Please do not use acronyms, abbreviations or jargon without a first-reference explanation. Any information written that is not understood by the council will be omitted.

Nomination submissions are due by Jan. 1 for each yearly cycle.

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Team information

Ten or more years must have elapsed since the team competed at BSU.
Please include details such as team record, championships won, national, regional and conference success and other noteworthy statistics to help the selection committee.
Briefly describe why you feel this team should receive the honor of induction into the BSU Athletic Hall of Fame.

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Bemidji State Coaches Hall of Fame Award

Individuals who coached an athletic team or teams to fame at Bemidji State

Athletic Hall of Fame nomination: Coaches Hall of Fame Award

BSU Coaches Hall of Fame recipients are selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee for distinguished coaching achievement while at Bemidji State. The committee will also consider other professional accomplishments.

Please do not use acronyms, abbreviations or jargon without a first-reference explanation. Any information written that is not understood by the council will be omitted.

Nomination submissions are due by Jan. 1 for each yearly cycle.

Step 1 of 3

Nominee information

Address

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Alumni Coaching Achievement Award

Individuals who excelled in the coaching field after graduating from Bemidji State

Athletic Hall of Fame nomination: Alumni Coaching Achievement Award

BSU Alumni Coaching Achievement Award recipients are selected by the Athletic Hall of Fame committee for distinguished achievement in the field of coaching after graduating from BSU.

Nominees must have must have attended BSU for at least two years and not have graduated from another university. The committee will also consider other professional accomplishments. Please do not use acronyms, abbreviations or jargon without a first-reference explanation. Any information written that is not understood by the council will be omitted.

Nomination submissions are due by Jan. 1 for each yearly cycle.

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Nominee information

Address

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John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner Award

Individuals who were not student-athletes at BSU but have had a major impact on Beaver Athletics

Athletic Hall of Fame nomination: John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner Award

The John S. Glas Honorary Letter Winner Award was created in 2011 and is intended to recognize an individual or individuals who, though not student-athletes at BSU, have had a major impact on BSU Athletics, much like the late John Glas did during his 34-year tenure at BSU. His service included roles as vice president for finance and briefly as acting president from 1967 to 1968. His strong support of athletics earned him the honor of having the fieldhouse named after him upon his retirement in 1975.

This award bearing his name symbolizes the fact that Beaver Athletics is much more than the sum-total of its student athletes and coaches. Many people share their passion, energy and time with the Green and White, including some whose commitment is especially significant and enduring.

You must answer all questions completely. Nomination forms must be completed by the nominator. Please do not use acronyms, abbreviations or jargon without a first-reference explanation. Any information written that is not understood by the council will be omitted.

Nomination submissions are due by Jan. 1 for each yearly cycle.

Step 1 of 3

Nominee information

Address

Online form
Download PDF