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 DeGain

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

Michael Denner

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

Dale Derr

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jim Diehl

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

Christopher Diserio

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

Mitch Domagala

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

Ron Donlick

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

Bill Doran

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Neal Dorow

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

Jay Doyle

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

Craig Duncan

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

Ed Duncan

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

Blake Dutton

Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Alabama

Jeremy Ensrud

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

Philip "Red" Fedele

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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