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.
Bill James
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Chuck Jones
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Tim Jones
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Brian Kelvington
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Don Korn
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama
Jack Kosmicki
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Glen Lanham
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Rick Mahonski
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
KristI Mann
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas
Chuck Marks
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Clint McCall
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Pat McCarthy
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Mike McLarney
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Tom Minkel
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ken Nixon
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
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