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.

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

Larry Goodnature

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

Mark Hahn

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

Ray Hanley Sr.

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

Bud Heidgerken

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

John Howle

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

Larry Jackson

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

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