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.

Ricky Shook

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

James Cunningham

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Jim Day

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Gralyn Harris

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Walter Jadach

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Ray Mainville

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Michael Morris

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Joseph Alissi

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

David Kanute

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Mark Lawrence

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Connecticut

Andrew Levitt

Year: 2005
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Connecticut

Glenn Rupert

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Robert Serrano

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Rick Sherman

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Erik Weihenmayer

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut

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