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

Darrel White--Vice 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, Womens Wrestling

CONTACT INFORMATION: jmeyerho@msn.com or 1-253-848-1735

The Washington Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is proud to announce Washington's Class of 2024. The seven coaches, two officials, two contributors and one Medal of Courage have served an average of 37.8 years of wrestling coaching (239) or officiating (139), and a combined 362 years of service to the sport.

The 2024 Inductees are:

Lifetime Service to Wrestling: James Chapman, Terry Cochran, Doug Cowan, Dick Ford, Peter Hulswit (Deceased), Scott Jones, Bob Lynn, Mark Perry, Lee Reichert and Randy Tomaras. The Medal of Courage Award will be presented to Army Sgt. Justin D. Norton (Deceased).

The 2024 Washington Chapter Induction will be held on May 4th, 2024, at the Federal Way Performing Arts and Events Center. Tickets to the Induction Ceremony are available at: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/wa-nwhof/2024-induction-ceremony