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.

Pete Isais

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

Peter Janda

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

Charlie Jenkins

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

Greg Jenkins

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

Vard Jenks

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

Keith Johnson

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

David Jones

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

Kevin Judkins

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

Mike Jurney

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

Desi Kaplan

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Mark Kondo

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

John Kreamer

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

Mike Langlais

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

Pat Laughlin

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

Robert Lorence

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

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