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.

Bruce Haselrig, Sr.

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Huckaby

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Hubert "Hub" Jack

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Richard Rhoades

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Michael Smith

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jack Childs

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Allen Fasnacht

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Glenn Flegal

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bruce Hallman

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tony Iasiello

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Chris Poff

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike Reid

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Larry Sheridan

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Titus

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Steve DeAugustino

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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