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.
Shirzad Ahmadi
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Mike Amine
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Dale Bahr
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Joe Baranik
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jeff Becker
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Corey Beckner
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Drew Black
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Fritz Blasius
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Don Bradley
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Matt Brickell
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Kevin Brodsky
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Charlie Bruce
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Mike Carey
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Ralph Cindrich
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Eddy Clark
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
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