State Chapters
Purpose of the State Chapters
The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993.
The purpose is to pay tribute to those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities of what the sport of wrestling has to offer and who share those characteristics with young people day in and day out.
Nomination Information
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of 20 years or more of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in the youth through the sport of wrestling.
Outstanding American
Given to former wrestlers who are highly successful in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
A former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other disabilities that make their achievements all the more uplifting.
State Chapter Director
Krista Graff
State Chapter Office
405 West Hall of Fame Avenue
Stillwater, OK 74075
Phone: (405) 742-4470
Email: kgraff@nwhof.org
Latest State Chapter News
Georgia Chapter Class of 2025 - South Banquet Inductees
Front Row (L to R): Jess Wilder, Chris Murray and Billy Joe Lovett.
Back Row (L to R): Kevin Elliott, Steven Curtis and Jason Griner.
Georgia Chapter Class of 2025 - North Banquet Inductees
Front Row (L to R): Walt Monroe, Tim Stoudenmire and Brian Beasley.
Back Row (L to R): Brad Lowe, Kunal Tanna (Medal of Courage), Tom Beuglas and Jay McHugh.
2025 Induction Banquet Held
The New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame had more than 220 attend its 24th banquet.
Doug Bower, Joseph Forte, Edward Gibbons, Ronald Hamrick, Carmine Rossi, and the late Alexander Sidar were each recognized with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.
Illinois Chapter Has Its 2025 Honors Banquet
More than 230 family, friends and honored guests celebrated the Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 on October 19.
Front Row (L to R): Rob Sherrill (Lifetime Service), Matt Hughes (Outstanding American), Rob Ledin (Lifetime Service).
Back Row (L to R): Ron Coit (Lifetime Service), Mike Garland (Lifetime Service), Jim Heffernan (Lifetime Service) and Jeff Hill (Lifetime Service).
Medal of Courage recipient Antonia Phillips is not pictured.
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