A Hanford High School individual student-athlete cannot be considered for induction until at least five (5) years after their graduation date and has been recognized as All-State by one of the following sources or has reached one of the other cited achievements:

1. Washington State Coaches Association (Participation in a State All-Star game).
2. Selection to the all-tournament team at the State Tournament.*
3. Selected by the Associated Press and/or major newspapers. *
4. The individual medals at the State Tournament in his/her event **
5. All Area Most Valuable Player (MVP) for a sport as selected by the Tri-City Herald.
6. Athlete of the Year as selected by the Tri-City Herald.

*This represents a first or second team selection. Honorable mention will only be considered If a second team was not selected for the particular team sport.

** Medaling as defined by the WIAA is as follows:

- Cross Country - First through twelfth
- Golf - First through eighth
- Swimming - First through eighth
- Tennis - First through eighth
- Track - First through eighth
- Wrestling - First through eighth

If an athlete excels in several sports, the athlete can be inducted into the Hall of Fame under all applicable sports and be recognized accordingly as part of the ceremony.

Special Recognition Nomination for an Individual: A student-athlete, administrator, faculty, or community member can be nominated to the Hall of Fame. For administrators, faculty, or community members to be nominated in this category, a written recommendation must be received by the Hall of Fame committee that addresses the individual's successes; commitment to HHS student-athletes; years of service; and special accomplishments that merit induction into the Hall of Fame. A current or former Hanford High School coach or administrator (Principal, Athletic Director, or Activities Coordinator) will be the sole individuals able to nominate an individual for the Hall of Fame in this category.

Team Recognition Nomination: To be nominated, the team must be either a State Champion; a State Tournament team that received a trophy at the tournament; or team that participated in the State Tournament and won League, District, or Regional championships. First priority will be given to State Championship teams. A current or former Hanford High School coach or administrator (Principal, Athletic Director, or Activities Coordinator) will be the sole individuals able to nominate a team for the Hall of Fame.

Coaches Nomination: To be nominated, a coach is to have a winning record at Hanford High School; won a league, district, or regional championship; and have a minimum of five years coaching at Hanford High School. The coach must be retired five (5) years from coaching that specific sport before consideration. Special circumstances may warrant a nomination that does not meet all the cited criteria, and waiving portions of the criteria will be at the sole discretion of the Hall of Fame committee during the nomination process. A current or former Hanford High School coach or administrator (Principal, Athletic Director, or Activities Coordinator) will be the sole individuals able to nominate a coach for the Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame (HOF) Committee Membership

- HOF Chairman
- HOF Historian/Advisor
- Hanford High School Athletic Director
- Sports Booster President (or designee assigned by the Booster President)
- Current Sports Booster Member
- Hanford High School Administrator/Faculty Member (at large member assigned by the Chairman)