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.

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

Jim Cook

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Courier

Year: 2020
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri

Clif Cromer

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Missouri

Dan Cysewski

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

Mary Davis

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

Don Epperly

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

Darrell Frain

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

Nick Garone

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Jerry Goodfellow

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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