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.

Tom Arlis

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Chauncey Carrick

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Mike Hurckes

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jerry Kelly

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Dan Loprieno

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Rob Porter

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Brad Traviolia

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Antonia

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Coit

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Mike Garland

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jim Heffernan

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Jeff Hill

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Matt Hughes

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Rob Ledin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Antonia Phillips

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

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