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.

Al Crawford

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Shawn Crosier

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

Mike Cunningham

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

Gary Curtis

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

Lonny Dahlke

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

Joe Dasaro

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

Michael Deehan

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Mark Delligatti

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Bruce Dickey

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

Theodore DiPasquale

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

Erich Doubek

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

Joe Drago

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

Tim Ellenberger

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Steve Engelland

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

Tom Evans

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

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