The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is to recognize and honor those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities, characteristics and attributes wrestling has to offer and who share those qualities, characteristics and attributes with young women and men, day-in and day-out in the wrestling room and in life.
Oklahoma Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Oklahoma Chapter Honorees
Latest Oklahoma Chapter Inductees
Benny Coleman
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Carl Mize
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
John Strickland
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Shawn Wilson
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Todd Chesbro
Year: 2023
Outstanding American
Jason Long
Year: 2023
Medal of Courage
Sidney Sanders
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
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.
2024 Oklahoma Honoree Nomination packages are now being accepted, Online at: okchapter@nwhof.org
OKLAHOMA CHAPTER BOARD
Steve Ferguson – President
A. L. Haizlip – Vice President
Paul Ameen – Secretary
Howard Seay – Treasurer
Mike Clark
Todd Goolsby
Dr. Robert Hines
Hardell Moore
Howard Seay
Melissa Simmons
Lisa Smith
2024 OKLAHOMA CHAPTER HONOREE NOMINATION PACKAGES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOUND BELOW. ALL FORMS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024.
Send completed form(s) to: okchapter@nwhof.org
2024 OKLAHOMA CHAPTER HONOREE NOMINATION PACKAGES ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED AT THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOUND BELOW. NOMINATION PACKAGES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024.
Send completed form(s) to: okchapter@nwhof.org
Oklahoma Chapter News
Latest Oklahoma Chapter News
Oklahoma Chapter to Induct Seven in October
The Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will honor seven outstanding representatives of the sport at its annual induction banquet on October 8 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Edmond.
Oklahoma Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame to Induct Seven in October
The Oklahoma Chapter has added a new state award, the Madalene and Lee Roy Smith Family Wrestling Award, that will be presented annually to a family that has had great success in wrestling and brought credit to the sport in the state.
Oklahoma Chapter Announces Class of 2021
The Class of 2021 will be honored on October 10 at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond, 2833 Conference Dr., Edmond, OK 73034. There will be a reception at 3 p.m. followed by a banquet at 4 p.m. and the induction ceremony at 5 p.m.
Oklahoma Chapter Induction Slated for Oct. 13
Congratulations to the Class of 2017!
Oklahoma Chapter will induct 7 on Oct. 8
Oklahoma Chapter announces inaugural board of directors
Oklahoma Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct 7 on Oct. 9
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations