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.

Don Apodaca

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Billy Baker

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Sean Ballard

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

David Barker

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jeff Bedard

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

John Beresford

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ryan Blackwell

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: North Carolina

Joe Blair

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Jimmy Blanton

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Chris Bono

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Sean Bormet

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Mike Bostick

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Dennis Brighton

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Ron Brown

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Mike Bukovsky

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

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