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.

Elizabeth Bell

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Danny Blackshear

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Art Blake,

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Rick Boyd

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Gary Brewster

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Chris Brock

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Bobby Brooks

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Paul Bukky

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Joseph Burton

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Todd Cady

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Jeff Carman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Kevin Carroll

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Kevin Carroll

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tony Caterisano

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Jim Chaloupka

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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