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.

Scott Strickler

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Ronnie Becker

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Mike Bradley

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

John Fisher

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Dennis Kasprowicz

Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Frank Lafferty

Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Michigan

Carl Latora

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jim Scott

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Dennis Storrs

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jim Wittibslager

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Mike Chastain

Year: 2016
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Michigan

Bill Davids

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Steve Goss

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Mychal Grenawalt

Year: 2016
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Don Hill

Year: 2016
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

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