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.

Brian Brakeman

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

Rex Branum

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

Mike Briggs

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

Darryl Burley

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dwayne Buth

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

Andrew Butterworth

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri

Jim Caneer

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

Stephen Cannon

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

David Carlile

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

Mike Carr

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

Steve Carr

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

Jerry Chapin

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oregon

Dana Charpentier

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

William Chesley

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Teresa M. Coffey

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

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