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.

Tom Minkel

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

Walt Monroe

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

Chris Murray

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

Robert Nale Jr.

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

Marty Nichols

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

Ken Nixon

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

Robert Northridge

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

Ted Oczkowski

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

Leo Palacio

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

Jock Patterson

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

Dan Pettigrew

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

Antonia Phillips

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Chris Piel

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

Aaron Polansky

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

James L. Porter, MA, LAT, ATC

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

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