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.

Ben Connell

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: South Carolina

Jeff Cook

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

Bill Corr

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

Jim Crider

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

David D'Alessio

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

Dan Daly

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

Rick Daniel

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

Sam Davis

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

Gerry deSimas

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

Tom Dillinger

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

George Dixon

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Jeff Edmondson

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

Joyce Edmondson

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

Steve Garland

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

Tom Gravalin

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

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