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.

Edward Brunz

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

Kevin Corbett

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

Peter Janda

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

Vard Jenks

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

David Jones

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

Kevin Judkins

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

Mark Kondo

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

Riley McNeal

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Barbra Morgan

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

Sally Roberts

Incoming Class of 2026
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Darryl Smith

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

Jim Chapman

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

Terry Cochran

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

Doug Cowan

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

Dick Ford

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

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