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.

Scott Marry

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

James McCloughan

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Riley McNeal

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Barbra Morgan

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

Annette Olson

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

Corey Olson

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

Dennis Paquette

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

Sally Roberts

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Mike Sernoffsky

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

Rick Sherry

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

Darryl Smith

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

Ralph Voit

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

Duane Watson

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

Bryan Zeamer

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Antonia

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

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