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.

Larry Junkin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Brian Kelvington

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

Don Korn

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Alabama

Jack Kosmicki

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Glen Lanham

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Rick Mahonski

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

KristI Mann

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

Chuck Marks

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

Clint McCall

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

Pat McCarthy

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Mike McLarney

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

Ron Mendenhall

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Tom Minkel

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

Ken Nixon

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

Ted Oczkowski

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

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