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.

Bryan McCarty

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

Ralph McCausland

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

Ernie Monaco

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

Randy Morrison

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

Tate Myre

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Michigan

Ralph J. Napolitano

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

Gordon Nelson

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

Stan Nelson

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

Sam Nishi

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

Bill Nugent

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

Tela O'Donnell

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alaska

Matt Olauson

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Maryland

Chris Owens

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

Gary Oxford

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

Robert Passmore

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

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