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.

Joe Baranik

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ralph Cindrich

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jeff Cook

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Curtis Herneisen

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Rick Mahonski

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ken Shirk

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Pete Smith

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Ron Spinner

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Roger Barrick

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

Bernard (Bernie) Chatman

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

Dale Cochran

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

Dale Derr

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bobby Ferraro

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

Samuel (Sammy) Julian

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

Cathy Leibensperger

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

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