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.

Lennie Zalesky

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

Tobe Zweygardt

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

J.D. Alley

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Terrence Alvavez

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

Roger Antone, III

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Tennessee

Tony Armas

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Brett Baier

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Bill Bell

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Dave "Doc" Bennett

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Dr. John Berg

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Tim Berrier

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

William Bettis

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Tom Beuglas

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Marc Billett

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Breuer

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

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