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.

Paul Bukky

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

Jim Hewitt

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

Larry Hoon

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

Domenick Iammarino

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

Shawn Nelson

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

Dick Roche

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

Louie Stanley

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

Dan Ternes

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

Nick Burgess

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

Erik Burnett

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

Frederick M. Feeney

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

Paul R. Oberst

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

Troy Roth

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

Alex Stepanovich

Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Ohio

John Stephenson

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

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