Georgia Chapter

Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame

STATE CHAPTER AWARDS

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.


Email Georgia Chapter at gachapter@nwhof.org

GEORGIA CHAPTER BOARD

Mr. Bud Hennebaul- President
Mr. Ron Domanico
Mr. Randy Bortles
Ms. Donell Bradley
Mr. Stephen Clayton

Mr. Garry Glenn
Mr. Sidney Montgomery
Mr. Gary Schaefer

gachapter@nwhof.org

GEORGIA CHAPTER INDUCTIONS

Saturday, May 2, 2026

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Ramsey Conference Center, Lanier Technical College, 2535 Lanier Tech Dr., Gainesville, GA 30507

Class of 2026
Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Joey Di Nino
John Hanrahan
Keith Johnson
Doug Oertley
Josh Stephen
Shawn Watson

Medal of Courage Honoree:
David Payton

Outstanding American Honoree:
Bryan Flint


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Georgia Chapter News

Latest Georgia Chapter News

NWHOF Georgia Chapter Announces Class of 2027

The Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2027, which will be honored on Saturday, May 1, 2027.

Daryk Cochran, Holly Hale, Steve Hale, Jerry Hennebaul, Roberto Rivera, Tim Ruck and Mike Stephen will receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award while Randy Kawa will be honored with the Outstanding American award.

NWHOF Georgia Chapter - Class of 2026

Georgia Chapter Class of 2026

The Georgia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will induct its Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 2 at the Ramsey Conference Center on the campus of Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Georgia.

Georgia Chapter Class of 2025 - South Banquet Inductees

Front Row (L to R): Jess Wilder, Chris Murray and Billy Joe Lovett.

Back Row (L to R): Kevin Elliott, Steven Curtis and Jason Griner.

Georgia Chapter Class of 2025 - North Banquet Inductees

Front Row (L to R): Walt Monroe, Tim Stoudenmire and Brian Beasley.

Back Row (L to R): Brad Lowe, Kunal Tanna (Medal of Courage), Tom Beuglas and Jay McHugh.

Georgia Chapter Class of 2024 Announced

Join the Georgia Chapter Sunday, April 21st at Friendship Springs in Flowery Branch, Georgia to celebrate the Class of 2024.

Gary Humphries Awarded NFHS GHSA State Wrestling Official of the Year in Georgia

Gary Humphries with Dr. Robin Hines, the GHSA Executive Director being awarded the GHSA/NFHS Georgia Wrestling Official of the Year.

Congratulations Class of 2023

Congratulations Georgia Class of 2023!

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