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.
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
John Beresford
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Ryan Blackwell
Year: 2023
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: North Carolina
Joe Blair
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Jimmy Blanton
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Johnny Blevins
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Chris Bono
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Sean Bormet
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Mike Bostick
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Dennis Brighton
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ron Brown
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Mike Bukovsky
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
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