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.

Terry Martin

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Michael Martinez

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Colorado

Edward "Ned" McGinley

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dr. Mark McLaughlin

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Steve Meehan

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Tony Melosci

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Lou Montano

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Michael Morris

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut

Richard Morton

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Markwayne Mullin

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

John Murray

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Mark Mysnyk

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Ron Nagy

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jim Neese

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Larry Nugent

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

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