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.

Mel Ardis

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Scott Arnel

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Scott Arneson

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Doug Axman

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Leon Bailey

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Joe Bakewell

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Jim Ball

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Stefan Banach

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Dennis Bardsley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Tom Bartosek

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Chuck Bean

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Steve Bechtold

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Ronnie Becker

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Gary Bohay

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Arizona

Billy Bookout

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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