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.

Joe Baranik

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Don Bradley

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Ralph Cindrich

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jeff Cook

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bill Corr

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Curtis Herneisen

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bill James

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Rick Mahonski

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike McLarney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Jock Patterson

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Aaron Polansky

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Ken Shirk

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Pete Smith

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ron Spinner

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Torin Sweeney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

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