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.
Mike DeGain
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Dale Derr
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ron Donlick
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Bill Doran
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Neal Dorow
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Jay Doyle
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Craig Duncan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Ed Duncan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Blake Dutton
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Alabama
Jeremy Ensrud
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Philip "Red" Fedele
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Bobby Ferraro
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Brady Finton
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Al Fontes
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
Dick Ford
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
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