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 Vibber

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

Godwal Viera

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

Joel Viss

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

William Voliva

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tim Wash

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Don Weekley

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

Bill Weigel, Sr

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Tennessee

Travis West

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Oregon

Deno White

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Shawn Wilson

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

Mike Wood

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Missouri

Ryan Wood

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

Michael Young

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

Hunter Zondory

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Raymond Adams

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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