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.
Mike Amine
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Dale Bahr
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Joe Baranik
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Don Bradley
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Ralph Cindrich
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jeff Cook
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bill Corr
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Sam Davis
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Curtis Herneisen
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bill James
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Tim Jones
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Rick Mahonski
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Mike McLarney
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Tom Minkel
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jock Patterson
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
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