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
2018 Inductee Gary Taylor Passes Away
IN MEMORIAM: New Jersey Chapter Loses Four of Its Own
Next Level Scholarships 2023 Open for Application
Upstate New York Chapter Recognizes Youth in the State
The Steve Silver Outstanding Female Wrestler in New York will be given to National Tricia Saunders winner Sofia Macaluso. The Robert Feldmeier and Richard Hausrath Outstanding Wrestling Award in Div I to Kole Mulhauser and Div II Carter Baer.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations