Iowa Western Reivers

Hall of Fame

Purpose

The purpose of the Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame is to honor student-athletes, teams, coaches, administrators and contributors for their outstanding performance, work, support, and/or significant contributions to the Iowa Western Community College athletic program.

General Criteria

The Hall of Fame shall be open to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in one of the following areas:

  • a superior competitor
  • a team with a significant accomplishment
  • a coach with a distinguished record
  • an administrator who has made an exemplary contribution through strong leadership
  • an individual who has brought distinction to the athletic program in other ways

Eligibility

  1. Student-athlete Success – The individual must have participated in a sponsored sport and demonstrated a high degree of success during any given season at Iowa Western Community College for at least one year. The individual must have been in good academic standing during his/her enrollment at the college. The individual is considered eligible after having been away from the college for at least five years.
  2. Team Success – A team must have demonstrated a high degree of success during any given season or period of time and must have completed their competition at least five years prior to date of award.
  3. Coach Success – A coach must have held that position for at least five academic years, and must have compiled a significant winning record while supporting the educational programs of the college and providing strong leadership for the student-athletes and the athletic department.
  4. Administrators/Contributors – The individual or organization must have made a significant contribution and/or rendered extraordinary service to Iowa Western Community College athletics.

Nomination

  • Nominations will be solicited from present and retired Iowa Western coaches, administrators, faculty, staff and the current Hall of Fame committee.
  • Nominees from the previous induction will be automatically considered by the committee.
  • A deadline for submitting nominations will be established by selection committee.
  • Nominations shall be submitted to the Director of Athletics.

Selection

  • The selection committee shall consist of representatives of the athletic department staff and college staff. At-large representatives may be appointed to the selection committee by the Director of Athletics. The athletic director or his/her designee will serve as chairperson of the committee. Appointments are for one-year terms and may be renewed annually.

Induction

  • Newly selected Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame members shall officially notified by the Director of Athletics and formally inducted at the annual Reiver Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

2012 Inductees

Jim & Gertrude Woodworth
  • In recognition of many years of loyal and dedicated service to Iowa Western Community College and Reiver Athletics.
  • Jim graduated from Iowa Western in 1991.
  • Jim and Gertrude together have volunteered over 35,000 hours for various departments and events at Iowa Western including Reiver Athletics.
  • Additional Awards include Excellence in Education Award, Black Tie Volunteer Award, Governor’s Hall of Fame Award, Mercy Hospital Education Heritage Award and the IWCC Outstanding Alumni Award
  • Reiver Athletics Booster Members and Fans for over 20 years
  • Reiver Football Founders
  • Reiver Wrestling Founders
Kathy Kent
  • In recognition of outstanding athletic achievement.
  • 1992-93 Conference Champions
  • Region Runner-up
  • 34-16 Overall Record
  • Academic All Region XI
  • All Region First Team
  • 1993-94 Region Runner-up
  • 39-15 Overall Record
  • Academic All Region XI
  • All Region First Team
1976-77 REIVER BASEBALL TEAM
  • In recognition of outstanding athletic achievement.
  • Conference Champions
  • Region Champions
  • District Champions
  • NJCAA JUCO World Series 4th Place
  • Overall Record 44-12
1977-78 REIVER BASEBALL TEAM
  • In recognition of outstanding athletic achievement.
  • Conference Champions
  • Region Champions
  • District Champions
  • NJCAA JUCO World Series 6th Place
  • Overall Record 35-13

Members of the Reiver Hall of Fame

1988 - David Hogan, Baseball

1988 - Dean Prather, Athletic Director/Professor

1989 - 1974-75 Baseball Team

1989 - Robert Warn, Head Baseball Coach/Professor

1990 - Rober "Doc" Ross, Professor/Conrtibutor

2010 - Jeff Brisson, 1975 Baseball Team

2010 - Jim Tjader, 1977-78 Baseball Team

2010 - Mike Wulbecker, Professor/Head Baseball Coach/Athletic Director

2010 - 2005-06 Softball Team

2011 - 2001-02 Women's Basketball Team

2011 - Jim Ficek, Contributor/Professor/Assistant Men's Basketball Coach

2011 - Kseniya Shneyder, 2001 and 2002 Women's Basketball

2011 - Scott Pose, 1985 Baseball

2012 - Jim & Gertrude Woodworth, Volunteers/Contributors

2012 - Kathy Kent, 1992-94 Volleyball & Softball

2012 - 1976-77 Baseball Team

2012 - 1977-78 Baseball Team