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.

Bill James

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Tim Jones

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Glen Lanham

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Rick Mahonski

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

KristI Mann

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas

Mike McLarney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Tom Minkel

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Leo Palacio

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jock Patterson

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Aaron Polansky

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Gary Rivers

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Rob Shaver

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ken Shirk

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Pete Smith

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ron Spinner

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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