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.

Edward Brunz

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jeff Byers

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Kevin Corbett

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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

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

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

Robert Lorence

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Riley McNeal

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Barbra Morgan

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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