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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
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ralph Cindrich
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Jeff Cook
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Curtis Herneisen
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Rick Mahonski
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ken Shirk
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Pete Smith
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Ron Spinner
Year: 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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