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
Cory Land, 2022 National Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Winner
Congratulations to Alabama's first ever National Winner of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award!
Alabama Chapter, Class of 2022
Alabama Chapter, Class of 2022
2022 Alabama Chapter Inductions
The Alabama Chapter held its NWHOF Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2022 on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at the Trussville Civic Center.
Grillo and Bourne Named Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees
The Chapter recognizes the excellence that John J Grillo and Chris Bourne represent.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations