MONTGOMERY, Ala. ----- The Auburn University at Montgomery Department of Athletics has announced it will postpone its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2019, originally scheduled for Saturday, May 16, as a precaution for the safety and well-being of all involved.
 
While no official reschedule date for the ceremony has been announced, the Class of 2019 – which consists of former AD/Women's Basketball Coach Steve Crotz, women's tennis standout Jade Curtis, women's basketball star Monica Diamond, conference player of the year and MLB Draft Pick Cody Shields and the National Soccer Coaches Association of America NAIA Player of the Year Taian Souza - will be officially inducted in a joint ceremony with the Class of 2020 inductees. The Class of 2020 will be announced later this year.
 
Although the formal induction is delayed, each member of the Class of 2019 will have their name installed into the Ring of Honor, displayed around the playing surface of the AUM Gymnasium, as well as in the Hall of Fame room in the Athletics Complex as soon as possible.
 
In addition to the announcement of the induction postponement, the department also announced it is accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Class of 2020.
 
Athletes who made outstanding contributions in athletics as students at AUM, coaches of AUM's intercollegiate teams, and other individuals making significant contributions to AUM Athletics are eligible for membership in the Hall of Fame.
 
In order to nominate a former student-athlete, he/she must have received significant recognition in at least one sport, completed their athletic eligibility at AUM by the 2014-15 season and have graduated from a four-year institution. For coaches, he/she must be at least five years removed from coaching at AUM.
 
The deadline for nominations for the Class of 2020 will be Friday, June 19, 2020.
 
To nominate, please complete the Hall of Fame nomination form, which can be accessed by clicking here. Please contact Assistant Director of Athletics for External Relations Tim Lutz with any questions at tlutz1@aum.edu.
 
For a complete look at the AUM Athletics Hall of Fame directory, as well as the Constitution and By-Laws, click here.