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
Welker Publishes Latest Book, “The Eyes Of A Wrestler”
Award-winning author and educator Dr. Bill Welker, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from our West Virginia Chapter in 2008, has published his latest book, “The Eyes Of A Wrestler.”
South Carolina Chapter Class of 2025 Announced
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the South Carolina Chapter's Class of 2025.
Charlie Clay, George Dixon, Chuck Jones, Jack Kosmicki, Pat McCarthy, Chip Sloan, and Paul Spence will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award while Ben Connell will be honored as an Outstanding American.
Upstate New York Chapter October 2024 Newsletter
Here is the October edition of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Upstate New York Chapter newsletter.
New Jersey Chapter Inducts Six New Members In Class of 2024
Six Join NJ Honorees
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations