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
We Exist to Recognize
Recognition is the controlling purpose of the Florida chapter.
The process begins when you recommend a hero from your wrestling community.
Qualified individuals may reside in your home, at your school, or even in your neighborhood. You might know people who have devoted a lifetime to our sport or have used wrestling to rise in their field of expertise.
Minnesota Chapter 2026 Members
2026 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Minnesota Chapter inductees. Front (L-R): Mike Langlais, Annette Olson, and Corey Olson. Middle (L-R): Jenny Wong, Steve Costanzo, and Russ Holland. Back: (L-R): Paul Vaith, Bill Benson, Matt Clark, and Bruce Moe.
Upstate New York Chapter May 2026 Newsletter
Here is the May 2026 newsletter for the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
NWHOF Georgia Chapter - Class of 2026
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