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.

Jeff Carman

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jose Helena

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Marianne Hennebaul

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Sean Moistner

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Pete Murphy

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Randy Steward

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Ed Wright

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jeff Bedard

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mike Bostick

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Bill Gifford

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jim Haskin

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Mitchell McGhee

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Wayne Smith

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Johnny Stallings

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Adrian Anderson

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

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