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.

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

Mike Hendrickson

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

Mike Henry

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

Greg Hinson

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

Scott (Scottie) Hughes

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

Rockey Isley

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

Sarah Jadach

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

Rodney James

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

John Jeffire

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

Dan Jinks

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

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