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.
Submit nominations to:
Any current board member
OR email cochapter@nwhof.org
OTHER AWARD NOMINATIONS
Youth Coach of the Year
NWHOF Outstanding Youth Coach – Wrestler
COLORADO CHAPTER BOARD
Phil Grasmick-President
Brian Velarde-Vice President
Elena Nunez - Secretary
Steve Valdez - Treasurer
Lenny Bachicha
Lori Medina
Ryun Mendoza
Bob Smith
CHAPTER EMAIL: cochapter@nwhof.org
COLORADO CHAPTER EVENTS
REGISTER HERE
1st Annual TopGolf Fundraiser
A fun event which includes an afternoon of friendly competition and socializing with other wrestling fans and Hall of Fame supporters. Each team of 6 players are assigned a bay and compete against the other teams for highest team score. No experience necessary, fun for everyone. There will be an opportunity to practice.
November 17, 2024
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Location:
TopGolf Thornton
16011 Grant Street
Thornton, CO 80023
DEADLINE to REGISTER is:
November 8
Latest Colorado Chapter News
Colorado Chapter Announces 2024 LSA Recipients
We would like to announce our Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipients Class of 2024!
2024 Colorado Chapter Board of Directors
Colorado Chapter Announces 2023 LSA Recipients
We would like to announce our LSA recipients Class of 2023
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.
2022 NWHOF-CC Honors Banquet
STATE AWARD WINNERS 2021
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations