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.

Corey Beckner

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

Tom Dillinger

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

Jeff Edmondson

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

Joyce Edmondson

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

Steve Garland

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

Larry Hall

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

Mark Sudik

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

John Swartz

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

Jon VanSice

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Virginia

Mike Benzel

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Paul Pcsolinski

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Tony Robie

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Armand Taylor

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Terry Waters

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Marc Cole

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

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