Nominees are picked in three categories:
-Players -
He or she must not have played actively for at least 5 years. He or she must have played in Virginia or DC for at least two seasons, and during those seasons must have at least one time been a Member of a US National Team, league Most Valuable Player, league all-star, member of a league championship or runner-up team, a State Cup or runner-up team, or recognized as an outstanding player of the era.

-Meritorious Service -
To be eligible for selection in this category, candidates must meet the criteria within one of the following areas:

1. Coaches: Must have coached a Virginia-DC high school or college team, State Cup team, ODP team, regional team, professional team, or a successful division, club or league team for at least five seasons, or made other outstanding contributions to Virginia-DC coaching.

2. Game Officials: Must have at least 10 years as a Virginia-DC official and officiated in the center in at least one major game in Virginia-DC, or must have 10 years as a professional league referee.

3. Builders: Must have made a major, sustained positive impact on Virginia-DC soccer at the college, league, club, state, or regional level. This category includes owners, administrators, managers, or media representatives.

-Veterans -
To be eligible for selection under this category candidates must meet the criteria below:

1.  Have been previously on a Virginia-DC Soccer Hall of Fame ballot
2.  Have received at least one vote on that previous ballot
3.  Must be deserving of recognition.