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.
John Leone
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Chris Lewis
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Steve Ley
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jason Long
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma
Mike Marsh
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Stewart Martinez
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Keith Masser
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Gerry Maurey
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Terry McCann
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois
Mitchell McGhee
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Wayne McNutt
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Vidal Mejia
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Ron Minoletti
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Carl Mize
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Kelly Moffatt
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
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