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.
Pete Murphy
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
Shawn Murray
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan
Barry Nelms
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Shawn Nelson
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Mike Newman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Justin Norton
Year: 2024
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington
Jeff Olsen
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Jim Opperman
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Patrick Owens
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
Wade Palmer
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
Maurice Patton
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Mike Pedersen
Year: 2024
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida
Mark Perry
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Scott Pickert
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Dawson Pratt
Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
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