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.
Peter Janda
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Vard Jenks
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
David Jones
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Kevin Judkins
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Desi Kaplan
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts
Mark Kondo
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
John Kreamer
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Mike Langlais
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Robert Lorence
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Scott Marry
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Eduardo Martinez
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
James McCloughan
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Riley McNeal
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington
Bruce Moe
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Barbra Morgan
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
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