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 Edmondson
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Joyce Edmondson
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Steve Garland
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Larry Hall
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Jim Hanson
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Curtis Herneisen
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bill James
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Tim Jones
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Glen Lanham
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Rick Mahonski
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
KristI Mann
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arkansas
Mike McLarney
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Tom Minkel
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Leo Palacio
Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Jock Patterson
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
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