Criteria for Inductees

he history of the Single Action Shooting Society and the sport of Cowboy Action Shooting is one of dedication, creativity and achievement. Its people and their lives have created a family union with enduring appeal not only in the United States but also throughout the world.

The men and women honored within the SASS cowboy Action Shooting Hall of Fame, SASS’ highest honor, represent the heart and spirit of this truly American pastime. Sport founders, promoters, manufacturers, makers, shooters and others whose contributions to the game helped it to grow and endure, find a home within this unique memorial.
 

Criteria for Induction

Individuals selected for induction into the SASS Hall of Fame will have made outstanding contributions based on one or more of the following criteria:

1. Individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the creation and advancement of SASS and Cowboy Action Shooting.
    
2. Individuals who promote the Spirit of the Game well beyond the boundaries of the shooting range.
    
3. Achievement of national significance and historic relevance as it relates to SASS and Cowboy Action Shooting.
    
4. Achievement of national significance as it relates to the sporting aspects of Cowboy Action Shooting.
    

Nomination of Inductees

The Board of Directors of the Single Action Shooting Society requests nominations of living or deceased individuals for consideration for induction into the SASS Hall of Fame.

Any SASS member or SASS affiliated organization may nominate a qualified person for consideration. An annual evaluation of nominees and final determination of inductees will be made by the SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee.
 

Nomination Procedure

SASS members or SASS affiliated organizations may request nomination forms through the Managing Director's office of the Single Action Shooting Society, 23255 La Palma Avenue, Yorba Linda, California 92887. Nominating parties are also requested to submit supplementary information that supports the nomination (articles, artifacts, achievements, letters of recommendation, etc.) All materials will be incorporated within the SASS Hall of Fame and Museum and will not be returned to the nominating party.

Nomination forms must be received by January 15th for induction consideration in the following calendar year. Incomplete nomination forms will not be forwarded to the SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee for consideration.
 

Election Process

In keeping with criteria selection, the SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee will research and evaluate nominees and forward the results of said research to the SASS Board of Directors.

Prior to the meeting of the SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee, all members will receive:

• Biography of nominee consisting of not more than two pages
• Selected letters of recommendation
• Copy of Nomination Form submitted with nomination
• Ranking Sheet compiled by SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee

Inductees will be evaluated and selected by a majority vote of the SASS Hall of Fame Induction Committee. No more than four persons will be inducted annually.
 

Announcement of Names of Inductees

Inductees will receive notification before public announcement of the honor. No public announcement will be made of candidates. Nominators of the SASS Hall of Fame will receive written notification of the Committee's selection for nominee.

The induction ceremony will take place during the SASS Family Reunion and Hall of Fame Induction held annually in August. A bronze statue will be presented to the honoree or, in the event of posthumous induction, to a designated family member in the deceased's behalf. A display containing the Inductees photo, biography and personal items will be created and added to the permanent display in the SASS Museum.

The inductee into the SASS Hall of Fame need not be present, but attendance at the ceremony is preferable.

Click here to nominate a qualified individual.