State Chapter Awards
State Chapters recognize deserving individuals with the Lifetime Service to Wresting award, the Outstanding American award and the Medal of Courage award.
Lifetime Service To Wrestling
Given in recognition of 20 years or more 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 in other walks of life and use the disciplines learned in wrestling in their profession.
Medal of Courage
Presented to a former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges.
Joe Baranik
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ralph Cindrich
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jeff Cook
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Curtis Herneisen
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Rick Mahonski
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ken Shirk
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Pete Smith
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ron Spinner
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Pete Alber
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Bob Allen
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Anthony Amado
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Isaac Anderson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Richard Attonito
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
John Barrett
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Roger Barrick
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
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