Founded in 1996, The Pennington School Athletic Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made outstanding contributions to its athletic program. Candidates for selection have exemplified desirable character traits and have distinguished themselves and the School in competition representing The Pennington School or in college or professional sports. Candidates may also be non-graduates who, through long service to The Pennington School, have distinguished themselves in the field of athletics as coaches or trainers. Pennington alumni/alumnae who have distinguished themselves after graduation in an athletic field may also be considered. Nominees become eligible for the honor ten years after graduation from the School or after fifteen years of service to the School or under special circumstances. Nominations may be offered by anyone; however, the appointed committee makes selections. The selection committee may also recognize outstanding teams of the past. The selection committee is comprised of the Headmaster, the Athletic Director, and other persons with a thorough knowledge of Pennington athletics. All inductees are invited to serve on the selection committee. Up to five individuals may be inducted into the Hall of Fame in a given year.

Nominations for the Athletic Hall of Fame can be sent to the School's Alumni Director, Patrick J. Murphy '80, at 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, NJ, 08534.