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.

Shirzad Ahmadi

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

Drew Black

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

Fritz Blasius

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

David D'Alessio

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

Gerry deSimas

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

David Green

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

Ted Oczkowski

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

Chris Piel

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

Ray Southland

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

Ben Aleks

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

Mike Cunningham

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

Erich Doubek

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

Sarah Jadach

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

Frank Kapral

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

Bryan McCarty

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

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