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
The Next Level Scholarship is Back
The central Pennsylvania wrestling breakfast draws large crowd
If you build it they will come. And come they do from far and wide twice a year just to talk wrestling. Coaches, former wrestlers, officials, and media make the pilgrimage to Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, twice a year.
Pennsylvania Chapter to Host 2023 Sporting Clays for Kids
On Monday, Nov 6, the Pennsylvania Chapter will be hosting its Sporting Clays for Kids event, at a new venue this year. This year the event will be held at the Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays in Coplay, PA, near Allentown.
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New Jersey wrestling hall of famers meet for monthly breakfast.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations