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.

Rod Frisco

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jim Gadberry

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Augie Genovesi

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Timothy Gibbons, M.D.

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Sam Gollmyer

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Ina Gomez

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Mike Good

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Glenn Goodman

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Rich Graham

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Laron Hanson

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Bob Hartley

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Colonel (Retired) John Haub

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Lois Hinkel

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bill Hodges

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Earl Hoffman

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Our Mission: Preserve wrestling history, recognize extraordinary achievement and inspire greatness

Our Vision: Be the definitive steward and champion of wrestling history and achievement

Our Values: Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration and Service