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
2021 Massachusetts Chapter Honorees Recognized
The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame honored our 2021 Lifetime Service inductees Dr. Robert Fitzgerald, Ed Hanley, Dennis King, Marc Loranger, Heb Evans (posthumous) and our 2021 Outstanding American inductee Rodney Smith.
NWHOF Supports 'Ducks Unlimited'
Wrestling advocate Joan Fulp to speak at Connecticut Hall of Fame banquet
Joan Fulp, USA Wrestling’s Girls High School Development Committee co-chair, will be the guest speaker for the 2022 Connecticut Chapter induction banquet.
Welcome back Coach Scott Green to New York
The Upstate New York Chapter of the NWHOF would like to welcome Coach Scott Green upon his return to the New York wrestling landscape. Scott has taken a coaching job at the US Military Academy working with head coach Kevin Ward.
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations