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.

Wayne Gilman

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

Tom Giovengo, Sr.

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

Jeff Givens

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

Ron Granieri

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

Ron Grigoletto

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Frank Grundler

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

Dan Halder

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

Ed Hanley

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

Phillip Hanson

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

John Harris III

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Daniel Hartung

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

Bob Henderickson

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

James Hughes

Year: 2021
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Upstate

John Illengwarth

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Zachary J. Ison

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

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