National HBCU Athlete Day is about more than the game. It’s about recognizing the excellence and leadership HBCU athletes bring to their campuses and communities every day.
NOMINATE AN ATHLETE
What You'll Need for Nominations
Athlete name + sport + school
Classification + conference
Instagram Handle
1-2 sentences on why you're nominating them
We're celebrating HBCU athletes all February and we want the community to lead the way
Know an HBCU athlete who deserves flowers for their leadership, consistency, impact, or excellence?
Submit a nomination — Any sport, any HBCU.
PARTNER WITH US
Want to support athlete recognition in a visible, meaningful way? We’re welcoming 3–5 February partners (cash or gift cards) to help power this spotlight series and recognize athletes with “Athlete Flowers.”
WHY PARTNER?
Create consistent athlete spotlight content
Drive community nominations and shoutouts
Recognize athletes with “Athlete Flowers” (gift cards/in-kind support)
Build a stronger pipeline into athlete development through our
Equip & Empower Academy
© Copyrights by Rise HBCU. All Rights Reserved.