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.

Steve Castle

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

Matt Clark

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

Kevin Corbett

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

Tom Corey

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

Steve Costanzo

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

Eddie Crocker

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

Kevin Cummings

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

Donna Daniel

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

Eddie Davis

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

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

Robert Edelblute

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

Kevin Emily

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

Bryan Flint

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Georgia

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