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.

Don Bradley

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Bill Corr

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Bill James

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Mike McLarney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Jock Patterson

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Aaron Polansky

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Torin Sweeney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Myron Allukian

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Ron Brown

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Steve Cherella

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Frank Ciavattone

Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Massachusetts

Wayne Griffin

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Paul Murphy

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Chris Pacelli

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Joe Streadwick

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

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