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 Daniel

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

Sam Davis

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

Gerry deSimas

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

Tom Dillinger

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

George Dixon

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

Jeff Edmondson

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

Joyce Edmondson

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

Treavor Erney

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Dan Fire

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Joseph Forte

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Frank Fuder

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

Steve Garland

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

John Getty

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

Edward Gibbons

Incoming Class of 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Tom Gravalin

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

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