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.

Jody Jody VanLaanen

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

Bob Johnson

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

Arthur Jones

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Jack Jones

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

Tony Jones

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

Barry Justus

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

Debbi Kallai

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

Frank Kapral

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

Scott Key

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Bruce Kinseth

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Fred Kroner

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

Don Krusemark

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

Norm Latona

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Bruce Latoski

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

John Lawton

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

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