Honoring a Legacy of Service

As we enter our 98th season, we celebrate the thousands of volunteers whose dedication and service have helped make Pop Warner what it is today.

The Pop Warner National Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who have devoted decades of their lives to the program and made a lasting, positive impact on the athletes, families, volunteers and communities they have served.

The National Hall of Fame is designed to honor the extraordinary legacy of Pop Warner volunteers whose commitment extends beyond a single team, association or season. Through this recognition, we celebrate the people whose leadership, service and dedication have helped shape the future of Pop Warner.

Hall of Fame Induction

A National Hall of Fame Committee has been established to oversee the nomination and selection process, with nominations submitted through Pop Warner's eight regional management teams.

The inaugural class of the Pop Warner National Hall of Fame was formally inducted at the 2026 All-American Scholar Banquet in Chicago on March 21, 2026.

The next class of inductees will be recognized at the 2027 All-American Scholar Banquet in Orlando on April 10, 2027.

Nomination Criteria

To be considered for induction into the Pop Warner National Hall of Fame, nominees must meet the following criteria:

1. Length of Service
A candidate must have served a minimum of 30 years in the Pop Warner program. At the discretion of the National Honors Committee, a special exemption may be granted to a nominee with fewer than 30 years of service who has made a substantial and lasting positive impact on the program.

2. Active/Retired and Posthumous Nominees
Nominations will be accepted in two categories:

• Individuals who are active or retired from the Pop Warner program
• Individuals who are deceased and being considered posthumously

All nominees must be in good standing at the time of nomination.

3. Service and Impact
Candidates must have served at multiple levels of the Pop Warner program, such as coaching, association administration, league administration or other leadership roles.

Nominations must demonstrate how the candidate's service has made a meaningful, positive impact on the Pop Warner program.

Service solely as a coach does not meet this criterion.

Selection Process

Selections to the Pop Warner National Hall of Fame are made by the National Honors Committee.

The committee is comprised of:

• One representative selected from each of Pop Warner's eight regional management teams
• One representative from the Pop Warner National Office, who serves as Chairman of the Committee

Together, the committee reviews eligible nominations and selects individuals whose exceptional service and contributions represent the highest ideals of the Pop Warner program.

Celebrating Those Who Built the Program

The Pop Warner National Hall of Fame is more than a recognition of years served. It is a celebration of the people who have given their time, leadership and passion to help generations of young athletes grow through football, cheer and dance.

Their contributions are part of the Pop Warner legacy—and their stories deserve to be remembered and celebrated.