Michigan Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Michigan Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of Michigan wrestling, recognizing excellence and inspiring all generations.

NOMINATIONS

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 what appear to be insurmountable challenges.


Email nominations or questions to michapter@nwhof.org

MICHIGAN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Doug Willer
Vice President -Tom Davids
Treasurer -Dan Coon
Secretary - Greg Czar

John Brown, Ron Gaffner, Dan Huggler, Tom Keen, Jerry LaJoie, John Major, Jack Provencal, Trina Roe

Advisory Board
Tom Johnson, Casey Randolph, Edd Bankowski (Past President, Vice President, Treasurer), Mike DeGain (Past President), John Harris III (NWHOF Board of Governors), Mychal Grenawalt (Past President), Eric Kopsch (Past President), Steve Fraser, Joe McFarland, Bill Lamb (Past President - Founder of Michigan Chapter)

Contact the chapter at michapter@nwhof.org

2025 MICHIGAN CHAPTER INDUCTEES

Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Tom Bluhm

Edmundo Flores

Scott Marry

Dennis Paquette

Rick Sherry

Duane Watson

Outstanding American Honoree:
Jim McCloughan

Tricia Saunders State of Michigan and Midwest Region Award Winner:

TBA

Dave Schultz State of Michigan Award Winner:

TBA

MICHIGAN CHAPTER FAMILY LEGACY AWARD

Given to a Michigan family that has positively impacted the Michigan wrestling community. Click on link below:

Family Legacy Award Winners



Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness

Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement

Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service