DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis Athletics is proud to open nominations for the 2026 Cal Aggie Athletics Hall of Fame (CAAHoF) class and Legacy Award. Induction into the Hall of Fame is one of the highest honors a former Aggie can receive, celebrating individuals whose excellence, character, and impact have shaped the proud tradition of UC Davis Athletics.
We encourage all alumni, fans, and former and current coaches and staff to submit nominations for deserving former Aggies. Your nominations help ensure that the Hall of Fame continues to reflect the very best of our past and inspire future generations.
The deadline for nominations is Jan. 31, 2026, and we encourage submissions as early as possible.
Once nominated, candidates move into the selection phase. Induction consideration for the Chancellor's review and approval requires a quorum vote—defined as four members—of the CAAHoF Advisory Board. Final selections are made annually by the Chancellor based on the nomination pool and the Advisory Board's recommendations.
The number of annual recipients for the Special Recognition Award or Student-Athlete Legacy Award is typically limited to one. Recipients of these awards are not inducted into the Hall of Fame itself, but they receive a plaque and are formally recognized at the CAAHoF and Student-Athlete Awards Banquet.
Fans, alumni, and coaches looking to submit a nomination or learn more can find all necessary documents at the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Aggie Legacy Award Nomination Form
Awards Criteria
CAAHOF Nomination Form (Student-Athlete)
CAAHOF Nomination Form (Non-Participant)
Print-Friendly Nomination Form (PDF)
Special Recognition Award Nomination Form
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UC Davis, the No. 2 ranked public university by the Wall Street Journal, is home to 40,000 undergraduate students and 12,000 employees. Ranked #1 in Agriculture and Forestry as well as #1 in Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis is located in a true California college town nestled between world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Napa Valley and Lake Tahoe. Over 650 Aggie student-athletes compete in 25 Division I varsity sports, with 16 sports transitioning to the Mountain West Conference beginning in 2026–27.
