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.

Tim Jones

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Larry Junkin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Brian Kelvington

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Don Korn

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Jack Kosmicki

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Chris Krueger

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Glen Lanham

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Kelly Laughlin

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Rob Ledin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Russell A. Leet

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Michael Lightner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Billy Joe Lovett

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Brad Lowe

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Michael Madry

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Rick Mahonski

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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