• Nominees are selected from graduates of Shakopee High School. Nominees not meeting the criteria as a graduate of Shakopee High School, but who have made a significant impact or contribution to Shakopee Public Schools may be recommended as a "Friend" of the Shakopee Alumni Association and are eligible for induction into the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame.

• Nominees are first eligible for selection 10 calendar years following their graduation.
• Selection is based on achievements which shall include a worthy record in more than one and exemplary achievement in at least one of the following: job-related achievements; professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, publications, civic or community involvement; personal achievements/accomplishments; positive impact on the communities of Shakopee Public Schools; other appropriate qualifications which the committee believes merit consideration.

Election of Inductees

• The Shakopee Alumni Association Selection Committee may select a maximum of 4 inductees each year.
• The Selection Committee may select a maximum of 1 "Friend" recipient per year or none if they so desire.
• All nominees not selected in one of these three categories will remain on the nominee selection list for 2 years.