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.
Gene D'Agostini
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
James Dailey, Jr.
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Loren Danielson
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Maureen Davis
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Brian DeGaetano
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Mike DeGain
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Michael Denner
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Dale Derr
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Christopher Diserio
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Mitch Domagala
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada
Ron Donlick
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Bill Doran
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate
Neal Dorow
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Jay Doyle
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Craig Duncan
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
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