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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.
Rick Sherry
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Darryl Smith
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Paul Vaith
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Ralph Voit
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Duane Watson
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Jenny Wong
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Minnesota
Bryan Zeamer
Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Antonia
Year: 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Illinois
Shirzad Ahmadi
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut
Ron Alley
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Mike Amine
Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan
Ben Arneson
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Dale Bahr
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Joe Baranik
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Harry Barnabae
Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
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