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
2026 Downstate New York NWHOF Inductees
2026 Oregon - NWHOF Inducts 8
The Oregon Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame inducted eight members in its Class of 2026.
Jeff Corliss, Tammy Johnson, Walt Markee, Kacey McNulty, Jeremy Rhoades, Dan Russell, Joe Russell and Jeff Zerba are all recipients of the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award.
Virginia Chapter Announces New Board Members Dr. Talena Williams & John Swartz
The Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Talena Williams and John Swartz to its Board of Directors, adding two respected leaders whose decades of service have helped shape wrestling across the Commonwealth.
Both Williams and Swartz were previously recognized by the Virginia Chapter with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award, honoring individuals whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the sport.
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