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.

Mel Olson

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Rick Ortega

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Texas

Joseph Pedersen

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

John Pepe

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Bob Pickens

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Ron Pifer

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Jim Porter

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Utah

Walter Powers

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Gordon Pritz

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Lyle Pugh

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jack Radabaugh

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Frank Rader

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Walter Reed, SR

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Edward Reinisch

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Buzz Roberts

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

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