Beginning with the Charter Class in 2003, The West Virginia Chapter, National Wrestling Hall of Fame annually honors those who have made significant contributions to amateur wrestling in the Mountain State at the collegiate, high school, middle school, and elementary/youth levels.
West Virginia Chapter
Official State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
West Virginia Chapter Honorees
Latest West Virginia Chapter Inductees
Liberatore Ciccolella
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Joseph Giovengo
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Todd Grass
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Shane Kildow
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Richard "Rick" Newman
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Rick Price
Year: 2023
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Racine Thompson
Year: 2023
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.
A Nomination Form for the West Virginia Chapter is available AT THIS LINK.
West Virginia Chapter Board
President: William Archer
Vice President: Garry Bender
Treasurer: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bennett
Secretary: Diane Archer
George Keeney
Timothy C.Miller, M.D.
Dr. William Welker
Roy Michael
West Virginia Chapter Inductions
William Archer
510 9th Ave
Huntington, WV 25701
email: Billarcherwv@msn.com
Phone: (304) 522-3413
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West Virginia Chapter News
Latest West Virginia Chapter News
Welker Publishes Latest Book, “The Eyes Of A Wrestler”
Award-winning author and educator Dr. Bill Welker, who received the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award from our West Virginia Chapter in 2008, has published his latest book, “The Eyes Of A Wrestler.”
Dr. William "Bill" Welker Receives Prestigious Ohio Valley Athletic Conference "Director's Award"
Dr. William "Bill" Welker was presented with the prestigious "Director's Award" at the 70th Annual Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Ron Mauck Wrestling Championships in Wheeling, West Virginia on January 20.
2019 West Virginia Chapter Honorees
2016 Honorees Inducted
West Virginia Chapter Inducts Seven
Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations