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.

Shane Kildow

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

Jerry Kirby

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

John Klessinger

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

Don Knauf

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

Sara Koenig

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

Mark Krier

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

Dr. Kenneth C. Lane

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

B.D. LaPrad

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

David Lee

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Michael Lengyel

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

Tony Leon

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

John Leone

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

Chris Lewis

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

Steve Ley

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

Jason Long

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oklahoma

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