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.
Tony Caterisano
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Jim Chaloupka
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Jim Chapman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Bernard (Bernie) Chatman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Todd Cheney
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jimmy Chung
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Dale Cochran
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Terry Cochran
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Doug Cowan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Luke Crockett
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Idaho
Gene D'Agostini
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
James Dailey, Jr.
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Loren Danielson
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Maureen Davis
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Brian DeGaetano
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
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