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.

Eddie Crocker

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

Kevin Cummings

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

Erika Delgado

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Robert Delgado

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Joey Di Nino

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

Kevin Emily

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Bryan Flint

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Georgia

Edmundo Flores

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

Dale Franquet

Year: 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Paul Gilbert

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

John Hanrahan

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

Hasaan Hawthorne

Year: 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Alabama

Tim Hoden

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

Russ Holland

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

Ross Ickes

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

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