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.

William Swertfager

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Kunal Tanna

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Jim Vandehey

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

Jon VanSice

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Virginia

Brian Velarde

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

Jonathan Vogt

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

Mark Voyce

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

Jeremy Walton

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

Dave Warren

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Michael Whisner

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

Jess Wilder

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

Pat Wyka

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

Pete Alber

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

Bob Allen

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

Anthony Amado

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

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