NOMINATIONS

Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of at least 20-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 nominations or questions to michapter@nwhof.org

MICHIGAN CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Doug Willer
Vice President -Tom Davids
Treasurer -Dan Coon
Secretary - Greg Czar

John Brown, Ron Gaffner, Dan Huggler, Tom Keen, Jerry LaJoie, John Major, Jack Provencal, Trina Roe

Advisory Board
Tom Johnson, Casey Randolph, Edd Bankowski (Past President, Vice President, Treasurer), Mike DeGain (Past President), John Harris III (NWHOF Board of Governors), Mychal Grenawalt (Past President), Eric Kopsch (Past President), Steve Fraser, Joe McFarland, Bill Lamb (Past President - Founder of Michigan Chapter)

Contact the chapter at michapter@nwhof.org

2026 MICHIGAN CHAPTER INDUCTEES

May 16, 2026

REGISTER HERE

Schedule:
12 PM Reception with cash bar
1 PM Lunch
2 PM Ceremony

Location:
Weber's Inn
3050 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Lifetime Service to Wrestling Honorees:
Tom Bluhm
Edmundo Flores
Scott Marry
Dennis Paquette
Rick Sherry
Duane Watson

Outstanding American Honoree:
James McCloughan

Tricia Saunders State of Michigan Award Winner:
TBA

Dave Schultz State of Michigan Award Winner:
TBA

MICHIGAN CHAPTER FAMILY LEGACY AWARD

Given to a Michigan family that has positively impacted the Michigan wrestling community. Click on link below:

Family Legacy Award Winners