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.

Joseph Bastardi

Year: 2019
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Donald Burris

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Troy Clair

Year: 2019
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Clyde Cressler

Year: 2019
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Chuck Grassano

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Richard Horst

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jeff Madden

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Wayne Packer

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Bruce Kennett

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

Dan Langdon

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

David Lehman

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tom Long

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Mike Millward

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

Ken Moyer

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

Bill Racich

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

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