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.

David Lee

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Wayne McNutt

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jim Caneer

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Joe Dasaro

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Ed Franks

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Norm Latona

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Mike Swinson

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Hezzie Morgan

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

James Pihakis

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Ron Steube

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jim Arrington

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Steven Blalock

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Carmine Chimento

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

John Howle

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Rick Lampkin

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

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