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
Latest State Chapter News
Neavada Chapter 2024 Inductees
Nevada Chapter - 2024 Inductees
Mickey son of GeorgeAnne and Jim Ritter - Tom Bailey - Joe Sellers - Dennis Wells - Mitch Domagala
Amateur Wrestling legend and FOLIW Co-founder Jerry Seckler Passes Away at 87
Massapequa, NY – The Long Island wrestling community has lost one of its biggest proponents of wrestling over the past 70 years. Jerry Seckler tirelessly devoted his life to raising public awareness and appreciation of amateur wrestling.
Colorado Chapter Announces 2025 LSA Recipients
We would like to announce our Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipients Class of 2025!
Green is Our Favorite Color
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations