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.

Tony Caterisano

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Jim Chaloupka

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Chapman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Bernard (Bernie) Chatman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Todd Cheney

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jimmy Chung

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Dale Cochran

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Terry Cochran

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Doug Cowan

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Gene D'Agostini

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

James Dailey, Jr.

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Loren Danielson

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Maureen Davis

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Brian DeGaetano

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Mike DeGain

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

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