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.
Peter Barros
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Sal Basile
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Dr. William Beattie
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Todd Beckerman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jim Beichner
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Bill Bell
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Elizabeth Bell
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Danny Blackshear
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
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
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
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