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.

Paul Cummings

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Paul Cyr

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Steven Dalberth

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Randy Dammon

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Mike DeAnna

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Mark DeAugustino

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Carmen DelVecchio

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Dean Dixon

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Ron and Melody Domanico

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Dr. Anthony Donatelli

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Keith Durham

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Walter Edge

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Trevor Elliott

Year: 2019
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Shay Eskew

Year: 2019
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Georgia

Abel Estrella

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

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