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 Yonkelowitz

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

Greg Zavala

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

DeWayne Zinkin

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

Edward Zuckerman

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

Steve Zumbach

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Marc Allison

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Dave Anderson

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Arrington

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Brian Bakke

Year: 2020
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota

Tom Beyer

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steven Blalock

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Dick Briggs

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Carmine Chimento

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama

Jason Christenson

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Marc Cole

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

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