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.

Mike Jurney

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

Louis Kachiroubas

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

Desi Kaplan

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Massachusetts

Dan Kida

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

Harlan Kistler

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

Mark Kondo

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

John Kreamer

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

Don Langham

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

Mike Langlais

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

Pat Laughlin

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

Robert Lorence

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

Jeff Mann

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

Scott Marry

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

Eduardo Martinez

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

James McCloughan

Year: 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

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