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.

Hasaan Hawthorne

Year: 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Alabama

Natalie Hayes

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

Tim Hoden

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

Russ Holland

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

Mark Hudson

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ross Ickes

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

Pete Isais

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

Peter Janda

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

Frank “Shute” Jasper

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Idaho

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

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