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.

Jeff Byers

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tom Corey

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dale Franquet

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Paul Gilbert

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Kreamer

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Robert Lorence

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike Sernoffsky

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ralph Voit

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bryan Zeamer

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Joe Baranik

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

Ralph Cindrich

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jeff Cook

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

Curtis Herneisen

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

Rick Mahonski

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

Ken Shirk

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

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