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.

Steve Marianetti

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ray Marling

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Joe Martinez

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Patrick McCance

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Bill McGrain

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Milo Meskel

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Pete Meyers

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Jerry Middleton

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Benjamin Miller

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Mike Millward

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Marty Morgan

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ken Moyer

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Greg Newell

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Joseph Nisivoccia

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Kim North

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

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