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.

Steve Carlson

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Steve Cherella

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

Todd Chesbro

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Frank Ciavattone

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Massachusetts

Liberatore Ciccolella

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Luke Cleaver

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

Benny Coleman

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

Robert Coppola

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Matt Cox

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri

Paul Crouse

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

Michael Cunningham

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Bill Damude

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

David DiDomenico

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

Joseph Dougherty

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Michael Duffy

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

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