Colorado Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Colorado Chapter Inductees
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
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.
Youth Coach of the Year
NWHOF Outstanding Youth Coach – Wrestler
Submit nominations to:
Any current board member
OR email cochapter@nwhof.org
COLORADO CHAPTER BOARD
Phil Grasmick-President
Brian Velarde-Vice President
Lenny Bachicha
Elena Nunez - Secretary
Steve Valdez - Treasurer
Bob Smith
Ryun Mendoza
Lori Medina
CHAPTER EMAIL: cochapter@nwhof.org
COLORADO CHAPTER INDUCTIONS
Colorado Chapter Announces Class of 2024
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mr. Dave Keeler -Wray
Mr. Jim Opperman -Fairview
Mr. Scott Pickert -Berthoud
Mr. Ed Rusher -Crowley County
Mr. Everett Thorpe -Merino
2024 Colorado Chapter State Award Winners
WRESTLER OF THE YEAR:
2A- Eddie Bowman -Trinidad
3A- Demitri Garza Alarcon -Fort Lupton
4A- Landon Drury -Sand Creek
5A- Quinn Funk -Legacy
Girls- Ciara Monger -Calhan
Youth-
Men's College-
DII Wrestler
DII Wrestler
Women's College-
COACH OF THE YEAR
2A- JC Watt -Meeker
3A- John Howes -Mullen
4A- Ty Tathum -Mead
5A- Jarion Beets -Ponderosa
Girls- Victor Gomez -Pomona
Youth-
Men's College-
Women's College-
Special Merit-
Jerry Moore Official of the Year-
Media Award-
Dave DiGiacomo Award-
Latest Colorado Chapter News
Colorado Chapter Announces 2024 Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees
We would like to announce our Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipients Class of 2024!
Colorado Chapter Announces 2023 LSA Recipients
We would like to announce our LSA recipients Class of 2023
Colorado Chapter Class of 2023
The Colorado Chapter would like to introduce their class of 2023 honorees who will be honored on May 13th, 2023, in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
2021 Colorado Chapter Board of Directors
2021 Board of Directors
Colorado Chapter Honors Class of 2021
The Colorado Chapter held its annual Induction ceremony on 9/11/21 in Colorado Springs, Colorado after being postponed for a year and a half. More than 400 guests were in attendance where the 2021 class were honored.