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
Upstate New York Chapter April 2026 Newsletter
Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame news & notes
John Allen Passes - A Cornerstone Of New Jersey Wrestling
John Allen, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from the New Jersey Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2005, passed away on March 16, at the age of 89.
South Carolina Chapter Class of 2026
The South Carolina Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame celebrated its Class of 2026 on April 12 at The Columbia Museum of Art.
Lifetime Service to Wrestling award recipients are Erika Delgado, Robert Delgado, Kevin Emily, Chad Singleton, Chip Sloan, Albert Spalviero, Kenny Walker and Mike Wilson.
2025 Downstate New York NWHOF Inductees
Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Glen Lanham
Dave Warren
Leo Palacio
Joe Condon
Kevin Brodsky
Rob Shaver
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