Any student, after 10 years from graduation, who distinguished himself/herself in the field of athletics while a student at Bardstown High School/Bardstown Training School. Criteria considerations should include All-State recognition, All-American recognition, Pro selection, outstanding college accomplishments, and college scholarship recipient or collegiate participant. Other considerations may be taken into account but may not take the place of the above criteria.

 Any student, after 10 years from graduation, who distinguished himself/herself in the field of athletics after graduation from Bardstown High School/Bardstown Training School.

Any coach with at least five years of service at Bardstown High School/Bardstown Training School and 15 years of coaching experience. The nominee must be inactive to be eligible for consideration. Criteria consideration should be based on accomplishments that merit statewide recognition as well as significant contributions to the athletic programs at Bardstown High School/Bardstown Training School.

An individual who has made outstanding contributions to the interscholastic athletic programs at Bardstown High School/Bardstown Training School other than coaching and playing.