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.

Roger Barrick

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bernard (Bernie) Chatman

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dale Cochran

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dale Derr

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bobby Ferraro

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Samuel (Sammy) Julian

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Cathy Leibensperger

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Stephen (Turbo) Toboz

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

George Way

Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Michael Abrams

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Myron Allukian

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Billy Baker

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Sean Ballard

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

David Barker

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jeff Bedard

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

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