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
National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Colorado Chapter
2025 Inductions
Five amazing individuals will be inducted May 10, 2025,
by the Colorado Chapter of the
National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
Matt Brickell, Jim Crider, Dan Daly, Jim Hanson,
and Brian Velarde will be honored with the
Lifetime Service to Wrestling at the induction ceremony.
May 10, 2025
4:00 PM
Location:
Colorado Springs Marriott
5580 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Latest Colorado Chapter News

Colorado Chapter Announces 2025 LSA Recipients
We would like to announce our Lifetime Service to Wrestling recipients Class of 2025!

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
