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.
Benny Coleman
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
Robert Coppola
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Matt Cox
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri
Paul Crouse
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Michael Cunningham
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Bill Damude
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
David DiDomenico
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Joseph Dougherty
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Michael Duffy
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
James Dukes, Sr
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Gary Edwards
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Jim Fallis
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Sharon Farnsworth
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Frederick M. Feeney
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Ben Fermon
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada
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