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.

Harold Lutz

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Van Phillips Sr

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Dickey Wright

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jack Burton

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Steven Gaydosh

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Charles Lee

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jim Pihakis

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Toney Pugh

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Daryle Qualls

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Glynn Stowe

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Willie Wyatt

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Alabama

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations