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.

Josh Briscoe

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Tanner Garrett

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Todd Glasgow

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Mark Hudson

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Don Langham

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Billy Simpson

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

Matt Surber

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Mac Bentley

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jack Hornbuckle

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Kelly Laughlin

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Michael Lightner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Robert Nale Jr.

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

Dan Pettigrew

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

John Smith

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Danny Blackshear

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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