NOMINATIONS

Lifetime Service To Wrestling

Given in recognition of years 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 and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.

Medal of Courage

Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.

NOMINATION FORM

ALABAMA CHAPTER BOARD

Board of Director Officers
Toney Pugh – President
Jeff Saxon – Secretary
Don Korn – Treasurer

Board Members
Dwight Buzbee, John Calvarese, Craig Duncan, Steve Gaydosh, Jeff Hasse, Randy Haught, Billy Hughes, Jeff Segars, Willie Staggs, Dickey Wright

Email: alabamachapternwhof@gmail.com

ALABAMA CHAPTER INDUCTIONS - Class of 2026

Register HERE!

The Alabama Chapter will be holding its National Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2026 on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville-Clay Rd., Trussville AL. 35173. 

2 p.m. – Social Time with meal & memorabilia display

3:30 p.m. – Induction Ceremony

For sponsorships, please contact Jeff Saxon at alchapter@nwhof.org.

Alabama Chapter Class of 2026

Medal of Courage
Hasaan Hawthorne, Pelham High School; North Idaho College; Hastings College

Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Gary Averett, Brookwood High School, Coach
Doug Baxter, Official/Coach
Eddie Crocker, Homewood High School, Coach
Jeff Mann, Coach/Official
Scott Peavey, Walter Wellborn High School; Madison County High School, Coach

Jack Stallings, Official

Shawn Weltzin, Thompson High School, Coach