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 Announces Class of 2026

Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mr. Lenny Bachicha
Mr. Scott Barker
Mr. Pete Isais
Mr. Mike Jurney
Mr. Pat Laughlin

2026 Colorado Chapter State Award Winners

Boys Wrestlers of the Year
2A - Austin Collins, Wray
3A - Ritchie Bruno, Brush
4A - Robert Kendall, Windsor
5A - Jr Ortega, Grandview

Girls Wrestlers of the Year
4A - Girls- Emma Faczak, Bennett
5A - Girls- TBD

Youth Wrestler of the Year
TBD

Men's College Wrestler of the Year
TBD

Women's College Wrestler of the Year
TBD

Boys Coaches of the Year
2A - Dan Lewis, Highland HS
3A - Tony Mustari, Eaton
4A - Tyler Lundquist, Pueblo East HS
5A - Sam Federico, Pomona HS

Girls Coaches of the Year
4A - Chris Gutierrez, Pueblo Central HS
5A - Chad Dare, GJ Central

Youth Coach of the Year
TBD

Men's College Coach of the Year
TBD

Women's College Coach of the Year
TBD

Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award

Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award

Bob Smith Excellence Award
Samuel Vigil, Las Animas

Jerry Moore Official of the Year
Rossie Trujillo, CWOA

Media Awards

TBD

COLORADO CHAPTER EVENTS

NWHOF Colorado Chapter 2025 Banquet Pictures

https://www.miketranter.com/WhatILikeAboutTrinidad/National-Wrestling-Hall-of-Fame

NWHOF Colorado Chapter 2026 Honors Banquet

Saturday May 9, 2026

https://nwhofco.ticketspice.com/nwhof-co-2026

SCHEDULE:
4:00-5:00 pm Reception
5:00-5:30 pm State Awards
5:30-6:30 pm Dinner
6:30-8:30 pm Induction Ceremony

LOCATION:
Colorado Springs Marriott
5580 Tech Center Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Hotel room block- April 25th is the last day for discounted rate of $160.00
Click link to reserve room: 

Marriott Reservations