The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2026

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 2026 inductees: Steve Castle, Tim Hoden, Greg Jenkins, Tim Pierson, and Mike Stefanko will be honored with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award; and Emmit McHenry will be honored with the Outstanding American Award.

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 11th, 2026.

Annual Recognition Awards

• Coach of the Year:

  Eric Decker, Poquoson HS

• Official of the Year:

  Brian Mueller – Southeast Wrestling Officials Association

• Student-Athletes of the Year

  Female – Sophia Slaughter, South Lakes HS
  Private Schools – Cash Colbert, Paul VI HS
  1A/2A – Caleb Gibson, Rural Retreat HS
  3A/4A – Brady Hand, Christiansburg HS
  5A/6A – Tyler Traves, Mtn. View HS

Join Us

Date:        April 11th, 2026
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:  $95 per person
                Online: https://nwhofva.ticketspice.com/2026-virginia-chapter-nwhof-ceremony
                or
                Via Mail:  Print and mail the form at this link:
                https://tinyurl.com/VA-NWHOF2026
                to Nancy Perry by April 1st, 2026
                PO Box 428, Cape Charles, VA 23310
                Make checks payable to VA-NWHOF

Rooms:    A room block is being held until March 26th.  The rate is $152 plus taxes. 
                 Use this link to reserve your room:
                 https://group.tapestrycollection.com/lx9omo