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.

Sam Davis

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Tom Dillinger

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

George Dixon

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

Jeff Edmondson

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

Joyce Edmondson

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

Steve Garland

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

Adeline Gray

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Larry Hall

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

Jim Hanson

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Curtis Herneisen

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bill James

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

Chuck Jones

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

Tim Jones

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jack Kosmicki

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

Glen Lanham

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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