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
Introducing the Class of 2023, NWHOF Florida
The Florida Chapter's Class of 2023 is Sean Ballard, Chris Bono, Gerald Gergley, Donald Knauf, Samuel Pruitt, Saul Tejada, and Donald Weekley.
Upstate New York honoree John Clark pens book "Journey to Daybreak"
The Upstate New York Chapter is pleased to report that John Clark, 2005 Chapter Hall of Famer and former St. Lawrence University Wrestling coach, has written an excellent book, “Journey to Daybreak”.
NYSPHSAA Girls Invitational Wrestling Tournament to be held at SRC Arena in Syracuse
On January 27, 2023 the NYSPHSAA Girls Invitational Wrestling Tournament will be held at the SRC Arena in Syracuse. This year girls’ wrestling has been sanctioned by the NYSPHSAA as an “emerging sport” for the state.
University of Wisconsin Coach, Chris Bono to Speak Before 2023 FHSAA Championships
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations