The St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for the class of 2018. The Hall of Fame is located inside the Jewish Community Center’s Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur and is managed by the J.

Nominations will be accepted for Jewish men and women who have made significant contributions or accomplishments in a sport or sports-related field. These individuals must be of strong character and serve as a positive role model for sports and athletics within their community during their careers. Candidates must also have spent a portion of their life in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

All nominations must be submitted on the official 2018 St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame nomination form available at jccstl.org. Complete induction criteria can also be found on the website.

Nomination forms and supporting documentation must be submitted no later than May 31. All forms must be completed in their entirety to be considered for Hall of Fame status. A selection committee will evaluate all submissions. Recognition to the Hall of Fame may be awarded posthumously. Selected inductees will be announced in the summer.

For a copy of the nomination form, or for assistance with submitting a nomination, contact Phil Ruben at 314-442-3279 or [email protected].

The St. Louis Jewish Sports Hall of Fame was made possible by the family of Isadore Beilenson and dedicated to his memory on July 12, 1992. Isadore was an athlete and leader who possessed a community-minded spirit.

Individuals from the St. Louis area selected for induction serve as role models for the youth of today because of their achievements, outstanding character, leadership skills and commitments to the highest standards of sportsmanship. Past inductions were held in 1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 2005, 2010 and 2014.