MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Southern States Athletic Conference announced the creation of the SSAC Hall of Fame, established to honor the student-athletes, coaches, administrators and contributors whose achievements and contributions have left a lasting legacy within the conference. Nominations for the inaugural class are currently being accepted.

The conference will select up to five inductees each year, with the honorees recognized at the SSAC Awards Banquet in Montgomery, Ala.

Additional information about the SSAC Hall of Fame, including nomination procedures and eligibility requirements, are available here: https://ssacsports.com/sports/2026/2/5/hofnominations.aspx

Nomination Process

Nominations will be accepted from the public, including member institutions, coaches, administrators, and supporters of the conference. Nominees must meet the conference’s eligibility criteria and will be reviewed by the SSAC Hall of Fame Selection Committee.

Student-athletes, coaches and administrators must be at least five years removed from their final season of competition, coaching or service in the SSAC.

History

The SSAC was incorporated under the name Georgia Alabama Carolina Conference, Inc. on the 16th day of March 1999, and renamed the Southern States Athletic Conference, Inc. on the 27th day of June 2005. 

They Said It

Mike Hall, SSAC Commissioner: “We’re excited to establish the SSAC Hall of Fame and celebrate the accomplishments of so many individuals. Our schools have produced outstanding student-athletes, coaches and leaders, and this Hall of Fame will ensure those achievements are remembered and celebrated.”

Matthew Hicks, SSAC Senior Associate Commissioner: “The SSAC has a strong history of success and countless individuals have played an important role in shaping the conference. The Hall of Fame gives us a way to honor those contributions and preserve the stories that have defined our league.”