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.
Nick Williams
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Nelson Woodhouse
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Justin Woodruff
Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California
Dickey Wright
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
John Zabatta
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Fidel Albelo
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Bob Anniballi
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Mel Ardis
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Scott Arnel
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Scott Arneson
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin
Doug Axman
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Leon Bailey
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Joe Bakewell
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Jim Ball
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Stefan Banach
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate
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