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.

Brad Bridgewater

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

Steve Capoferri

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Joseph Carone

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

Mitch Clark

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Mike Clemens

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

Mike Clevenger

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

Vance Conallis

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

Jon Cook

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

James Cranfield

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Roger Crebs

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

Dominick Cruz

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Arizona

Eric D'Arcy

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Randy Daniel

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Joe Dansby

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

Gary Darling

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

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