The Board of Governors of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum established the State Chapter program in 1993. The purpose is to pay tribute to those coaches, officials and contributors who represent the best qualities of what the sport of wrestling has to offer and who share those characteristics with young people day in and day out.
Washington Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Washington Chapter Honorees
Latest Washington Chapter Inductees
Edward Brunz
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Peter Janda
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Kevin Corbett
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
David Jones
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Vard Jenks
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Mark Kondo
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Kevin Judkins
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Barbra Morgan
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Riley McNeal
Incoming Class of 2026
Medal of Courage
Sally Roberts
Incoming Class of 2026
Outstanding American
Darryl Smith
Incoming Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
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.
WASHINGTON CHAPTER BOARD
Jim Meyerhoff --President
Terry Beckstead--Officials
Jim A Meyerhoff--State Coaches Association
Kevin Kalal--Treasurer
Dan Hensley--At Large, Eastern Washington
Kip Herren--At Large, Western Washington
Dave Mitchell--AT Large, Eastern Washington
Jay Rydell--At Large, Eastern Washington
Gaylord Strand--At Large, Western Washington
Shelly Thiel--At Large, Western Washington
Rich Tschirgi--At Large, Eastern Washington
Andrea Yamamoto--At Large, Women's Wrestling
CONTACT INFORMATION:
wachapter@nwhof.org
1-253-848-1735
2026 WASHINGTON CHAPTER CEREMONY
PURCHASE CEREMONY TICKETS HERE
May 2, 2026
SCHEDULE:
1 PM Reception
3 PM Ceremony
LOCATION:
Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center
31510 Pete Von Reichbauer Way South
Federal Way, WA 98003
2026 HONOREES:
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Edward Brunz
Kevin Corbett
Peter Janda
Vard Jenks
David Jones
Kevin Judkins
Mark Kondo
Barbra Morgan
Darryl Smith
Medal of Courage
Riley McNeal
Outstanding American
Sally Roberts
Washington Chapter News
Latest Washington Chapter News
Class of 2026 - register here
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Washington Chapter are proud to announce their Class of 2026 that will be honored on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center in Federal Way, Washington.
2024 Washington Chapter Induction, May 4, 2024
The Washington Class of 2024 was celebrated in front of 475 wrestling friends and family.
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