RAPID CITY, S.D. – South Dakota Mines Athletics is accepting nominations for the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Nominees must have had their last year of competition 10 years prior to being nominated. The full nomination criteria can be found in the form below.

NOMINATION FORM

In the fall, the Hardrockers inducted six individuals and three teams to the Hall of Fame. Don Bachand, Rusty Kocon, Jerry Schafer, Dean Schauer, Chuck Speice, Mel Vedvei and the 1974-76 Football teams were all inducted.

Email Luke Kotcher (Luke.Kotcher@sdsmt.edu) and Andy Shaw (Andrew.Shaw@sdsmt.edu) with any questions about the nomination process.