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.

Kevin Emily

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Edmundo Flores

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Dale Franquet

Year: 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Paul Gilbert

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tim Hoden

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Russ Holland

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ross Ickes

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Pete Isais

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Peter Janda

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Greg Jenkins

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Vard Jenks

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

David Jones

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Kevin Judkins

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Mike Jurney

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Desi Kaplan

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

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