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.

Brian Brakeman

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Shawn Crosier

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Joe Drago

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Tom Evans

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Joe Hada Jr.

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

John Jeffire

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Debbi Kallai

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Dr. Randall Wroble MD

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Joseph Carone

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Mark Gerhard

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Zachary J. Ison

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Robert Latessa

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Richard Loewenstine

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Jack Nutter

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Brett Powell

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

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