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.

R. Garry Glenn

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

Marvin Goodwin

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

Barry Greener

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

John Grillo

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

Pete Grisafi

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

Roy Guarino

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

Larry Guenot

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

Steve Gwyn

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

Joe Hada Jr.

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

Michael Hagerty

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

Don Hale

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

Lee Hall

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

Joe Hammaker

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

Frank Hankin

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

Jim Harstad

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

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