2010 NWHOF Inductees from SC (left to right)
Coach Nathan Day - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award
Dr. Xan Smythe - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award
James L. "Sonny" Justice - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award
CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett - "Outstanding American" Award
Jenn McCollum and Daniel McCollum on behalf of Capt. Daniel G. McCollum - "Medal of Courage" Award
Eddie Cook - Chairman for the NWHOF South Carolina Chapter
A small empty camera bag was left at the Banquet.
Please e-mail Mark Buford at scmat@hotmail.com to claim.The May 16, 2010 Banquet for SC's Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame was another great success! Thanks to the hard work of our State Chairman for the NWHOF SC Chapter, Coach Eddie Cook, the 2010 event was attend by approximately 145. The National Wrestling Hall Of Fame (NWHOF) had our National Director of State Chapters, Michael Clair, in attendance. Each inductee from S.C. will have some great details below, but it's important to note that the honor of being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall Of Fame is not just a state honor. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame, through the South Carolina Chapter, recognizes the efforts of coaches, teachers, and contributors to the sport of wrestling through several awards. The National Wrestling Hall of Fame recognizes individuals in one of three categories: Lifetime Service to Wrestling (awarded annually) Medal of Courage (awarded when appropriate) Outstanding American (awarded when appropriate) The Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award honors and recognizes dedicated individuals for their years of commitment to wrestling. The award is not about win/loss records. It is about a person's dedicated efforts to help young people to not only succeed in wrestling, but also in life. The Medal of Courage Award is given to a wrestler who has overcome overwhelming adversity to be successful on the mats and in his own life. The Outstanding American Award is presented to an individual who was a former wrestler and has received state or national acclaim in his/her chosen profession. Each award recipient is permanently recognized in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame (Stillwater, Oklahoma) with a embossed name plaque, and each will receive a plaque and jacket to commemorate the honor. Thanks to the many coaches and volunteers that made this fourth year a success! Now, let me tell you a bit about each of the 2010 Inductees into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame: James L. "Sonny" Justice - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award Summary will be updated soon (photos took first priority). Coach Nathan Day - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award Summary will be updated soon (photos took first priority). Dr. Xan Smythe - "Lifetime Service to Wrestling" Award Summary will be updated soon (photos took first priority). CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett - "Outstanding American" Award Summary will be updated soon (photos took first priority). Capt. Daniel G. McCollum - "Medal of Courage" Award Summary will be updated soon (photos took first priority). And for all interested in the photo highlights of the 4th National Wrestling Hall of Fame South Carolina Chapter Banquet, here are some pictures from this year's Banquet: Jenn and Daniel McCollum receiving the Medal of Courage Award on behalf of Capt. Daniel G. McCollum Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos Capt Daniel McCollum photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett receiving the Outstanding American Award CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos CAPT Joseph Chris Sinnett photos Dr. Xan Smythe receiving the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award Dr Xan Smythe photos Dr Xan Smythe photos Dr Xan Smythe photos Dr Xan Smythe photos Coach Nathan Day receiving the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award Coach Nathan Day photos Coach Nathan Day photos Coach Nathan Day photos Coach Nathan Day photos Coach Nathan Day photos Coach Nathan Day photos Sonny Justice receiving the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award Sonny Justice photos Sonny Justice photos Sonny Justice photos Sonny Justice photos Banquet room photo 1 Banquet room photo 2 Banquet room photo 3 2010 NWHOF Inductees from S.C. photo 5 2010 NWHOF Inductees from S.C. photo 2 2010 NWHOF Inductees from S.C. photo 3 2010 NWHOF Inductees from S.C. photo 4 2010 NWHOF Inductees from S.C. photo 1 And, in case you missed last three years of this main event, visit the links below: 2009 Banquet - National Wrestling Hall of Fame SC Chapter 2008 Banquet - National Wrestling Hall of Fame SC Chapter 2007 Banquet - National Wrestling Hall of Fame SC Chapter If you notice a correction, addition or just want to comment please send a reply to scmat@hotmail.com thanks, Mark Buford