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.

Jon VanSice

Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Virginia

Brian Velarde

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Mark Voyce

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Dave Warren

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Pat Wyka

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Pete Alber

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Bob Allen

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Anthony Amado

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Isaac Anderson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

John Ashley

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Richard Attonito

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tommy Badon

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Richard Bailey

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

John Barrett

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Roger Barrick

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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