The Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame had more than 500 attend, a record, the banquet and celebration for its Class of 2026 on May 2, 2026 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

The record crowd witnessed history as Barb Morgan became the first women's wrestling coach in the Washington Chapter's history to receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award, and Sally Roberts became the first female honored by the Washington Chapter as an Outstanding American.

Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Front Row (L to R): David Jones, Mark Kondo, Sally Roberts, Barb Morgan and Peter Janda.

Back Row (L to R): Riley McNeal, Vard Jenks, Edward Brunz, Kevin Judkins, Darryl Smith and Kevin Corbett.