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
Board of Governors
Chairman – Tom Slowey
Vice Chairman – Tom Talbot
Secretary – John Harris, III
Treasurer – Ed Gallegos
Kennis (Ken) Bellmard
Rich Bender
John Bowlsby
Jed Brown
Nate Carr
Stewart Carter
Mike Child
Jamey Cummings
Melody Domanico
Ron Domanico
Stan Dziedzic
Daniel Hyman
Jay Keel
Tom Keen
Mike Moyer
Audrey Pang
Wayne Renneisen
Nancy Schultz Vitangeli
Austin Shanfelter
Terry Shockley
Lee Roy Smith
Sandy Stevens
Latest State Chapter News
Top Golf Tournament
1st Annual TopGolf Fundraiser will a fun afternoon of friendly competition and socializing with other wrestling fans and Hall of Fame supporters.
Six-player teams will compete for highest score.
Upstate New York Chapter June 2024 Newsletter
SUNY Brockport hires Troy Seymour as next head coach
University at Buffalo taps Richard, Dunn as assistant coaches
Baldwinsville honors Leo Johnson
Meet the UNYCNWHOF 2024 honorees: Len Gadway
Meet the UNYCNWHOF 2024 honorees: Bill Doran
Virginia Celebrates 2024 HOF Class
The Virginia Chapter celebrated the 2024 inductees including Rick Boyd, Johnny Curtis, Dr. James Diehl, Brian Harman, Matt Small, Raymond Webb and Dr. Talena Williams at the HOF banquet in April.
Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe inducted into National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame
On June 25, 2024, National Wrestling Hall of Fame's Illinois Chapter Board Member Joe Cliffe was inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations