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.

Arsen Aleksanyan

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Lyndon Campbell

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Scott Craft

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Steve Glassey

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Natalie Hayes

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Dan Kida

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Harlan Kistler

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Dennis Piramo

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Andy Sepulveda

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Bruce Terry

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Brad Woodbury

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Don Apodaca

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

John Beresford

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

Mark “Cal” Calentino

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

Neal Campbell

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

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