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.

Brad Huckle

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota

Peter Hulswit

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Domenick Iammarino

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Steve Johnson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Scott Jones

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Samuel (Sammy) Julian

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dave Keeler

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Debbie Kelly

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Lynn Knudson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Carl Koenig

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Joe Lammers

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Dan Lefebvre

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Cathy Leibensperger

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike Leonard

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Mike London

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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