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
Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
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
2022 NWHOF Florida, 'John Vaughn Award" Recipient: Miriam Jenkins
Interview With Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director, National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Lee Roy Smith, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame visited with Dan Ward of Ward Wrestling Live during the Florida Chapter's Class of 2022 Honors Weekend on August 27.
California Chapter Honors Class of 2022 and Retiring President Dan Dierdorff
Laguna Hills High School’s wrestling team hosted the event, attended by over 300 people in the Laguna Hills Community Center where the California Chapter honored the Class of 2022 and retiring president Dan Dierdorff.
2022 Oregon - NWHOF Inducts 8
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 of the Oregon Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame!!!
These outstanding individuals were inducted on October 22, 2022 for their “Lifetime Service to Wrestling.”....
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