State Chapters
Purpose of the State Chapters
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.
Nomination Information
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of 20 years or more 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 in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
A former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other disabilities that make their achievements all the more uplifting.
State Chapter Director
Krista Graff
State Chapter Office
405 West Hall of Fame Avenue
Stillwater, OK 74075
Phone: (405) 742-4470
Email: kgraff@nwhof.org
Latest State Chapter News
Register now for the 2026 Illinois Chapter Honors Banquet!
The 2026 Illinois Chapter Honors Banquet will be held Sunday, October 18th at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Alsip, Illinois. For information, tickets and to register, visit: https://nwhofil.ticketspice.com/2026-illinois-chapter-honors-banquet
NJ Chapter's 23rd Annual Golf Outing Another Successful Event
The heavy hitters came out in support of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame New Jersey Chapter when the organization held its 23rd annual golf outing at Mercer Oaks Golf Course in July.
Plenty of wrestling legends were in the field, but none were bigger than one of the Garden State’s all-time best grapplers: Gene Mills, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2000.
A New Jersey state champion and NCAA national champion, Mills was one of 107 golfers to hit the links on the East Course in late July.
The golf outing is the NJ Chapter's biggest fundraiser of the year, raising money to award scholarships to high school wrestlers throughout the state.
Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 Newsletter
Upstate New York Chapter July 2026 newsletter shares updates about honorees, upcoming events, and more.
Proud to Support: Coming to Florida
The Florida Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is partnering with the Wrestling With The Outdoors organization to amplify its promotion of the importance of leadership, virtue and service.
The WWTO Board of Directors, Barry Davis and Dan Gable, along with CEO Rob Rapsey are scheduled to come to Hollywood, Florida on February 8-10, 2027.
Attend the Florida Chapter's Honors Weekend on August 28 and 29 and meet Davis and fellow Distinguished Member Ricky Bonomo.
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