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.

Wayne McNutt

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

Vidal Mejia

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

Ron Minoletti

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

Carl Mize

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

Kelly Moffatt

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

Larry Mollins

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

Tom Muir

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

Paul Murphy

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

Rob Murphy

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

Dan Muthler

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

Cindy Nelson

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

Richard "Rick" Newman

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

Paul R. Oberst

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

Al Olson

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

Bill Olson

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

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