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.
Rocco Forte
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Michael Frood
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Leonard Gadway
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Ed Giese
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Dru Goodman
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois
Michael Graham
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
William Hadsell
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Mark Harris
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Kenneth Hart
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Jose Helena
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Marianne Hennebaul
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Jim Hewitt
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Mark Holdren
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Larry Hoon
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Michael Howard
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
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