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.

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

Brian Beasley

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jeff Becker

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Corey Beckner

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Tom Beuglas

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Drew Black

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Davey Blake

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Fritz Blasius

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Sally Boussios

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Doug Bower

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Don Bradley

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Montral Brazile

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

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