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.

Peter Barros

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Sal Basile

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Dr. William Beattie

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Todd Beckerman

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Jim Beichner

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Bill Bell

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Elizabeth Bell

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Danny Blackshear

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Art Blake, JR.

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Chris Brock

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Bobby Brooks

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Paul Bukky

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Jeff Carman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Kevin Carroll

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Kevin Carroll

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

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