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
"Carlton" Documentary Will Share Story Of Six-Time NCAA Champ, Distinguished Member Haselrig
Production is underway on a documentary of the life of National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Carlton Haselrig, a six-time NCAA champion for the University of Pitt-Johnstown.
Resilite Corporation and NWHOF Florida, 10' x 10' mat Raffle
Upstate New York to Present Awards before Annual Induction Ceremony
The Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is very honored to be presenting at its ceremony several awards for area upstate New York wrestlers.
Coach Burton Honored by Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame
Congratulations Coach Burton on his induction into the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame.
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