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.

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

Corey Beckner

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

Drew Black

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

Fritz Blasius

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

Don Bradley

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

Matt Brickell

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

Kevin Brodsky

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

Charlie Bruce

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

Mike Carey

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Ralph Cindrich

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Eddy Clark

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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