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.

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

Rob Sherrill

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

Pete Alber

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

Jim Chaloupka

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

Ed Giese

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

Dru Goodman

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Mike Matozzi

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

Adam Sikes

Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois

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