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.

Ben Arneson

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

Harry Barnabae

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

Davey Blake

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

Sean Edelin

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

John Furgeson

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

Hector Hernández

Year: 2025
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Michael Whisner

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

Dr. William Beattie

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

Todd Beckerman

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

Art Blake,

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

Jimmy Chung

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

Loren Danielson

Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Jerry Seidman

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

Michael Duffy

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

Robert Hough

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

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