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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 Byers
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Tom Corey
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dale Franquet
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Paul Gilbert
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
John Kreamer
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Robert Lorence
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Mike Sernoffsky
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ralph Voit
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Rob Waller Jr.
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Bryan Zeamer
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Shirzad Ahmadi
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Mike Amine
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Dale Bahr
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Joe Baranik
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jeff Becker
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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