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.
Bob Lynn
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Mike Matozzi
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Roger Matthews
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Dan Mayo
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Byron McGlathery
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
James McGovern
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Don Miller
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Ray Miller
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Dr. Joey Miller, DPT, PT
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma
Sean Moistner
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Dan Moody
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Josh Moore
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: North Carolina
Pete Murphy
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Shawn Murray
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Barry Nelms
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
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