Nominations are being accepted for the 2026 Class of the Alabama Chapter. Please email the form to alabamachapternwhof@gmail.com. NOMINATION FORM
Alabama Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
Latest Alabama Chapter Inductees
Rick Daniel
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Charlie Bruce
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Matt Hicks
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Don Korn
Year: 2025
Outstanding American
Clint McCall
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Ken Nixon
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Scott Robertson
Year: 2025
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Latest High School Excellence Award Winners
NOMINATIONS
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of years 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 and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Is presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
ALABAMA CHAPTER BOARD
Board of Director Officers
Toney Pugh – President
Jeff Saxon – Secretary
Don Korn – Treasurer
Board Members
Dwight Buzbee, John Calvarese, Craig Duncan, Steve Gaydosh, Jeff Hasse, Randy Haught, Billy Hughes, Jeff Segars, Willie Staggs, Dickey Wright
Email: alabamachapternwhof@gmail.com
ALABAMA CHAPTER INDUCTIONS - Class of 2025
The Alabama Chapter will be holding its National Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 at the Trussville Civic Center, 5381 Trussville-Clay Rd., Trussville AL. 35173.
2 p.m. – Social Time with meal & memorabilia display
3:30 p.m. – Induction Ceremony
For sponsorships, please contact Jeff Saxon at alchapter@nwhof.org.
Alabama Chapter Class of 2025
Outstanding American
Don Korn, USA Wrestling; AHSAA Tournament Director
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Charlie Bruce, Fultondale High School, Coach
Rick Daniel, Official/Coach
Matt Hicks, St. Clair Co. High School; Leeds High School; Oxford High School, Coach
Clint McCall, Oxford High School, Coach
Ken Nixon, Official
Scott Robertson, Clay-Chalkville High School; Hewitt-Trussville High School, Coach
Latest Alabama Chapter News
Alabama Chapter Recognizes High School Excellence Award Winners
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame recognized Evelyn Holmes Smith and Yanik Simon, who are the Alabama winners of the Hall of Fame's Tricia Saunders and Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award, at its induction ceremony.
2025 Alabama Chapter Induction Ceremony
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame officially honored its Class of 2025 on May 4.
Alabama Chapter Class of 2025
(Left to Right): Don Korn, Rick Daniel, Ken Nixon, Matt Hicks, Charlie Bruce, Clint McCall and Scott Robertson.

Alabama Chapter Recognized at State Championships
Individuals who have been honored by the Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame were recognized during the 2025 Alabama High School Athletic Association state wrestling tournament.

LeFlore High School
New programs at LeFlore High School
Alabama Chapter , Class of 2024
Alabama Chapter, Class of 2024
2024 Alabama Chapter Inductions
The Alabama Chapter held its NWHOF Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at the Trussville Civic Center.

Alabama Chapter Recognized at State Championships
Special recognition for our Alabama Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame at the 2022 State Tournament.