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.
KristI Mann
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas
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
Leo Palacio
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Jock Patterson
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Aaron Polansky
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Gary Rivers
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Rob Shaver
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
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
Torin Sweeney
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Dave Warren
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Pat Wyka
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Pete Alber
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
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