NCWA Wrestling

Hall of Fame

Honoring those who have made exceptional contributions to collegiate wrestling

NCWA Hall of Fame inductees and organizers

About the Hall of Fame

Celebrating excellence since 1997

The NCWA Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor individuals who have made significant contributions to collegiate wrestling through athletic achievement, coaching excellence, or outstanding service to the spoßrt.

From national champions and Olympic medalists to pioneering coaches and dedicated administrators, our Hall of Fame inductees represent the very best of collegiate wrestling.

Each year, a new class of inductees is welcomed during our ceremony at the National Championship tournament, preserving their legacy for future generations of wrestlers.

"The Hall of Fame is more than an honor—it's a responsibility to continue growing the sport we love and inspiring the next generation of champions."

— Jim Giunta, NCWA Executive Director

147 Inductees
26 Years
37 Schools

Hall of Fame Inductees

Honoring wrestling's greatest contributors

The NCWA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in four distinct categories:

Hall of Fame Legend

Distinguished individuals who have made exceptional, multi-faceted contributions to NCWA wrestling

Hall of Honor

Dedicated contributors who have significantly advanced NCWA wrestling as officials, administrators, or supporters

Circle of Champions

Outstanding NCWA wrestlers recognized for their exceptional competitive achievements on the mat

Founder's Club

Visionaries who established and developed NCWA wrestling programs at their respective institutions

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Selection Criteria

Standards for Hall of Fame consideration

Ten Areas of Involvement or Contribution to Wrestling

NCWA Coach / Asst. Coach

NCWA Official

NCWA All-American Wrestler

NCWA Team Founder

NCWA Donor / Benefactor

NCWA Long Term Volunteer

NCWA Natl / Conf Board Member

NCWA Corporate Sponsor

NCWA Outstanding Alumni

NCWA Univ. Administrator

Hall of Fame Legend

  • Minimum age of 45
  • 10 years minimum service to NCWA
  • Contributed in at least 5 of the 10 areas
  • Unanimous vote of the HOF Board
  • 90% vote of existing HOF members

Hall of Honor

  • Minimum age of 35
  • 5 years minimum service to NCWA
  • Contributed in at least 3 of the 10 areas
  • Unanimous vote of the HOF Board
  • 75% vote of existing HOH members

Circle of Champions

  • Outstanding achievement as NCWA wrestler
  • Five years post graduate
  • Contributed in at least 2 of the 10 areas
  • Unanimous vote of the HOF Board
  • Remains a contributor to wrestling

Founder's Club

  • Original founder of an NCWA program
  • Program remained in NCWA for 5+ years
  • Program qualified 5+ athletes to nationals
  • Five years post graduate
  • Continued contributor to NCWA vision

General Qualifications

  • Person nominating must be an official member of the NCWA Alumni Association
  • Nominees must be at least 5 years post college graduation
  • Nominees must have minimum contributions to wrestling as outlined above
  • All nominations must be submitted by January 15th of induction year

Nominate for the Hall of Fame

Help us recognize wrestling's finest contributors

Do you know someone who deserves recognition in the NCWA Hall of Fame? We invite nominations from the NCWA Alumni Association for outstanding athletes, coaches, and contributors who have made significant impacts on collegiate wrestling.

All nominations must be submitted no later than January 15th of the induction year.

The committee may ask for additional information to better inform the voting board on the qualifications of the nominee.

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