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.
Roger Barrick
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bernard (Bernie) Chatman
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dale Cochran
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dale Derr
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bobby Ferraro
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Samuel (Sammy) Julian
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Cathy Leibensperger
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Stephen (Turbo) Toboz
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania
George Way
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Michael Abrams
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada
Myron Allukian
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts
Billy Baker
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Sean Ballard
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
David Barker
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Jeff Bedard
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
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