Massachusetts Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Our Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 3:00 PM. 

Ticket Information

Purchase tickets via https://ma-nwhof.ticketleap.com/ or contact Rene Canezin (Treasurer) at 617-721-9697 or NWHOF.MA@gmail.com.

Mission

The mission of the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is to promote and strengthen the sport of wrestling in Massachusetts. We do this by preserving the history of Massachusetts wrestling, recognizing our excellence, and inspiring future generations to learn from our great sport.

As a state chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, the Massachusetts Chapter carries forth the goals of our national organization by celebrating the excellence of wrestlers, coaches, officials, and other contributors to Massachusetts wrestling.

Deserving individuals are recognized through induction into the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (MA-NWHOF), or through special awards bestowed upon them with the assistance of the MA-NWHOF.

Inductees are enshrined in the State Chapter Gallery of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museum in Stillwater OK. In the museum, our inductees take their rightful place alongside other wrestling giants who have contributed to the sport of wrestling.

Massachusetts Chapter Honorees

Latest Massachusetts Chapter Inductees

Steve Cherella

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Ron Brown

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Wayne Griffin

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Paul Murphy

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Chris Pacelli

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Joe Streadwick

Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling

Frank Ciavattone

Year: 2023
Medal of Courage

Myron Allukian

Year: 2023
Outstanding American

Latest High School Excellence Award Winners

Rawson Iwanicki

Year: 2023
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award

Jacyln Dehney

Year: 2023
Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award

NOMINATIONS

Individuals who have made significant lifetime contributions to Massachusetts Wrestling may be inducted into the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in one of three categories:

Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of at least 20 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 insurmountable challenges or made heroic sacrifices.

How to Nominate a Candidate
If you would like to nominate an individual for recognition or support the mission of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, please contact Gary Chase (Vice President of Nominations) at gchase@dschumacher.com or 508-208-5535. Completed nomination forms and/or letters of recommendations may be emailed directly to Gary Chase at gchase@dschumacher.com.

Nomination Application

Massachusetts Chapter Board of Directors

Joe Nugent - President

Annie Staulo - Vice President

Rene Canezin - Treasurer

Chas Tucker - Director of Public Relations/Marketing

Chris Barker

Gary Chase

Todd Davis

Phil Gormley

Wayne Griffin

Harry Takesian

Steve Toubman

Board Advisor

Matt Quimby

NWHOF State Chapter Director

Krista Graff

Massachusetts Chapter Inductions

Awards/Events

Wrestling Websites / Social Media Pages


Massachusetts Chapter News

Latest Massachusetts Chapter News

Joe Nugent Begins Term to Lead Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Welcomes Joe Nugent as New President

Massachusetts Chapter is Thankful

Thank you for our Massachusetts wrestling family.

MA-NWHOF Wrestling Summer Social

You are cordially invited to join us for an enjoyable afternoon of food, drinks, and conversation at the A Celebration of Wrestling: National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Massachusetts Chapter Social. This gathering is open to all members of the wrestling public, including past inductees, the current inductee class, coaches past and present, referees, athletes and contributors. 

2023 Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Banquet

Come join the Massachusetts Chapter and the wrestling community as we celebrate the Class of 2023 on Saturday, October 28th at 3:00 PM in the Putnam Club at Gillette Stadium!!

2022 Massachusetts Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Ticket Information

Come join the Massachusetts Chapter and the wrestling community as we celebrate the Class of 2022 Saturday, November 12th.

2021 Peckham Scholarship recipient, Ethan Wilson, Presented Award

On Saturday, July 30th, we were finally able to present Ethan Wilson (Thayer Academy) with his 2021 Peckham Scholarship award in front of many Hall of Famers, respected members of our wrestling community, family and friends.

Massachusetts Youth Prepared to Battle at Fargo

Fargo teams have three returning Fargo All-Americans: Isaac Paulino, Jaclyn Dehney and Daniel Nugent.

Congratulations to our 2022 Massachusetts Spring Award Winners!

Massachusetts Chapter announces Spring award winners.

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations