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.
Anthony Amado
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Isaac Anderson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
John Ashley
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Richard Attonito
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Tommy Badon
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Richard Bailey
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
John Barrett
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Roger Barrick
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Peter Barros
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Philip Bartram
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
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
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