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.

Nomination form is available by Clicking Here.

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.

Sean Ballard

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

Chris Bono

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

Don Knauf

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

Sam Pruitt

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

Saul Tejada

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

Don Weekley

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

John Lawton

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

Jeffery Levitetz

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

Kevin Pedersen

Year: 2022
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

David Phillips

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

Mark Prince

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

Humberto Reyna Jr.

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

Bryan Wilkes

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

Daniel Hartung

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bob Henderickson

Year: 2021
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

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