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.

Johnny Brown

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Charlie Jenkins

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jeff Queen

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Elizabeth Ross Carpenter Shelton

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

David Siler

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Harold Smith

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Bryan Tutterrow

Year: 2026
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Mike Carey

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Eddy Clark

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

John Getty

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

T.J. Jaworsky

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Larry Junkin

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Ron Mendenhall

Year: 2025
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Neal Dorow

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Ed Duncan

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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