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.

Todd Cheney

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

Mike DeGain

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

Mark Holdren

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

Shawn Murray

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

Don Rinehart

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

Murray Rose

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

Paul Salyers

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Dennis Brighton

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

Jim Fallis

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

Dennis Harland

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

Steve Ley

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

Ron Minoletti

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

Marvin Goodwin

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Tate Myre

Year: 2022
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Michigan

Don Pluta

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Our Mission: To honor the sport of wrestling by preserving its history, recognizing extraordinary individual achievements, and inspiring future generations