Melissa Walsh Albers, BA'02 At Creighton University, Melissa Walsh Albers was a shining example of what a student-athlete should be: dedicated to academics, loyal to teammates and coaches, passionate for the game of volleyball and filled with genuine concern for those around her.
Carrie Welle Anderson, BSBA'98 Carrie Welle Anderson is considered by many to be one of the best Missouri Valley Conference women’s basketball players in its history. Carrie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in finance from Creighton’s College of Business in 1998.
Rick D. Freehling, BSBA'94 The 1991 Creighton baseball team remains Creighton University’s only team, to date, to make it to the College World Series. Team member Rick Freehling was key in getting the team to that level.
The Athletic Hall of Fame Citation, when conferred, is given at the annual Athletic Banquet. It may be presented posthumously.
Criteria for Induction
The recipient must, as a rule, be an alumnus/alumna of Creighton University and should manifest such qualities in his/her personal life that mark him/her as a successful person of high moral principles guided by the Jesuit ideals of being men and women for others.
The recipient must have demonstrated a truly outstanding and consistent performance on a varsity team over a period of at least two years demonstrating good sportsmanship and field leadership while a member of the squad. A recipient who did not compete on a varsity team may be selected on the basis of his/her significant contribution to the athletic program at Creighton University.
The recipient should be out of school for five years.
Requirements
When completing questions 1 and 2 on the nomination form, it is critical that nominators provide specific examples of how the nominee meets the criteria for this citation.
A supporting resume/curriculum vitae must accompany the nomination.
