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.

James McGovern

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Don Miller

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

Ray Miller

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

Dr. Joey Miller, DPT, PT

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Sean Moistner

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

Dan Moody

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

Josh Moore

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: North Carolina

Pete Murphy

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

Shawn Murray

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

Barry Nelms

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Shawn Nelson

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

Justin Norton

Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Jeff Olsen

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

Jim Opperman

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

Mike Pedersen

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

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