The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
We are accepting nominations for the Class of 2025. Please use the form below for instructions and submission.
https://nwhof.org/virginia/files/2021/02/VA-NWHOF-Nomination-Form.pdf
Virginia Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Virginia Chapter Honorees
Latest Virginia Chapter Inductees
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
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)
Don Pate (Secretary)
Mitch Sutterfield (Program)
Jack Clark (Marketing)
Paul Anthony
Drew Bright
Mike Caison
Steve Crocker
Phil Cronin
Nancy Perry
Tass Robertson
Krista Graff (State Chapter Director) kgraff@nwhof.org
Virginia Chapter Inductions
Websites & Social Media:
VA-NWHOF Facebook Page
I Wrestled in Virginia Facebook Group
Pictures from Past Induction Ceremonies
Wrestling Friends
Wrestlers in Business Network – DC
Virginia Wrestling Association
Virginia Chapter News
Latest Virginia Chapter News
Virginia Celebrates 2024 HOF Class
The Virginia Chapter celebrated the 2024 inductees including Rick Boyd, Johnny Curtis, Dr. James Diehl, Brian Harman, Matt Small, Raymond Webb and Dr. Talena Williams at the HOF banquet in April.
Virginia Announces 2023 Lifetime Service Award Honorees
The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is honored to announce five inductees for the Class of 2023 - Johnny Blevins, David Olah, Ed Rawlins, Dean Shew, and Bill Turner will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.
2020ne Virginia Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees
2019 Virginia Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees
Save the Date for the 2019 Virginia Honors Banquet
2018 Virginia Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductees
2017 Virginia Chapter Banquet will be at Wyndham Virginia Crossing
Virginia State Chapter Class of 2016
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations