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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.
Mark Holdren
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Samuel (Sammy) Julian
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dave Keeler
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Cathy Leibensperger
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Mike Leonard
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
Dan Mayo
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate
James McGovern
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina
Shawn Murray
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jim Opperman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Scott Pickert
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Don Rinehart
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Murray Rose
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Ed Rusher
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Paul Salyers
Incoming Class of 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
John Szokoli
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate