Virginia Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2025

It is a high calling to spend a lifetime serving others that requires dedication, time and energy.  Help us celebrate the people that answered the call to help develop Virginia's youth through the sport of wrestling.

Our class of 2025 inductees are: Corey Beckner, Tom Dillinger, Jeff Edmondson, Joyce Edmondson, Steve Garland, Dr. Larry Hall, Mark Sudik, John Swartz and Jon VanSice.

Please help us honor them and join us at the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony on Sat. April 12, 2025.

Annual Recognition Awards
This year's recipients will be announced soon.

Coach of the Year
Official of the Year
Student-Athletes of the Year

Join Us

Date:        April 12th, 2025
Time:      Reception: 4:00pm (Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar)
                Ceremony:  5:30pm (Desserts served following the ceremony)

Location:  The Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
                 1000 Virginia Center Parkway
                  Glen Allen, VA  23059
 
Tickets:  $85 per person
                Online: https://nwhofva.ticketspice.com/2025va
                or
                Via Mail:  Print and mail the form at this link:
                https://bit.ly/VA-NWHOFRegistration
                to Nancy Perry by April 1st, 2025
                PO Box 428, Cape Charles, VA 23310
                Make checks payable to VA-NWHOF

Rooms:    A room block is being held until March 28th.  The rate is $139 plus taxes. 
                 Use this link to reserve your room:
                 https://group.tapestrycollection.com/pdl6ug

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.

Download Virginia Nomination Form


Virginia Chapter Board

Contact:  nwhofva@gmail.com

Karl Spinnenweber (President)
Mark Ingrao (Vice President)
Raymond Bousman (Treasurer)
Steve Crocker (Secretary)
Mitch Sutterfield (Program)
Jack Clark (Marketing)
Paul Anthony
Drew Bright
Mike Caison
Phil Cronin
Nancy Perry
Tass Robertson

Krista Graff (State Chapter Director) kgraff@nwhof.org

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