CEREMONY DETAILS
Help us celebrate the people who have given so much to strengthen Virginia's youth through wrestling. Six amazing individuals will be inducted April 11, 2026, by the Virginia Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
Steve Castle, Tim Hoden, Greg Jenkins, Tim Pierson, and Mike Stefanko will be honored with the Lifetime Service to Wrestling; and Emmit McHenry will be honored with the Outstanding American award at the induction ceremony.
Awards will also be presented to Virginia's outstanding high school performers.
Coach of the Year:
Eric Decker, Poquoson HS
Official of the Year:
Brian Muellner – Southeast Wrestling Officials Association
Student-Athletes of the Year:
Female – Sophia Slaughter, Orange County HS
Private Schools – Cash Colbert, Paul VI HS
Class 1 – Caleb Gibson, Rural Retreat HS
Class 2 – Jared Goodson, Poquoson HS
Class 3/4 – Brady Hand, Christiansburg HS
Class 5/6 – Tyler Traves, Mountain View HS
The reception includes hors d'oeuvres, desserts and a cash bar, followed by the induction ceremony. The dress code is business casual, no jeans or tennis shoes, please.
DATE:
Saturday, April 11, 2026
SCHEDULE:
4 PM Reception
5:30 PM Ceremony
LOCATION:
Virginia Crossings Hotel & Conference Center
1000 Virginia Center Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23059
ROOMS:
A room block is being held until March 26th. The rate is $152 plus taxes.
Use this link to reserve your room: https://group.tapestrycollection.com/lx9omo