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.

Fill out this Lifetime Service / Outstanding American / Medal of Courage, Application (August 30, 2025 deadline for the class of 2026 )

Direct nomination questions to Bob Burns.

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FLORIDA CHAPTER AWARDS:

John Vaughan Award
This prestigious chapter award was created to acknowledge those deserving individuals who otherwise may not receive recognition for their profound contribution to the sport of amateur wrestling in the state.

Fill out this John Vaughan Award, Application

FLORIDA CHAPTER BOARD

The Florida Chapter for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame was established in 2000.

Executive Board
Gary Townsend – Executive Director
Don Smith – Vice President
Jane Townsend – Secretary
Emily Drews – Treasurer
Sam Agresti - Security
Bill Combs - Operations
Robert Matyskiel - Sergeant at Arms
Robert Burns – Nominations
Pete Collins – Museum Curator
Robert Thomas – Media Services

Jeff Malavsky – Development
Cecelia Solomon – Administrative Assistant

1 Year BOARD
Officials Director - Don Weekley / Alan Solomon

FAWA Director– David Mason
FHSAA – Corey Sobers
Boys Director – Sal Basile
Girls Director –open

NWHOF - Florida Chapter
1505 Crowberry Ln Sebastian, Fl 32598

The HOF Board is growing our traveling museum of Florida Wrestling. We are looking for state championship programs for all years and all divisions. If you have one(s) to donate please contact Museum Curator Pete Collins.

2025 HONORS CEREMONY

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SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 22, 2025
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday Night Social - Meet the Inductees

Saturday, August 23, 2025
9:00 AM Testimonial Brunch

Honors Banquet:
5:00 PM Reception
6:00 PM Meal
7:00 PM Honors Ceremony

HONOREES:
Lifetime Service to Wrestling:
Terry Brockland
Frank Fuder
Brian K. Jones
Michael Madry
Jon Vogt
Jeremy Walton

Medal of Courage:
Chris Hixon

Florida Chapter John Vaughn Award:
Ricky Marcus

LOCATION:
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE HOTEL ROOMS

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Attention Seniors. We are once again offering the Next Level Scholarship. Boys and girls can get details by opening these applications. Good Luck! Girls Boys