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.

Robert Callison

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

David DiDomenico

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

Vidal Mejia

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

PJ Ponce

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

David Smith

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

David Vibber

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

Bill Bell

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

Tim Berrier

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

Dominick Cruz

Year: 2021
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Arizona

Robert DeBerry

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

Jay Denton

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

Richard Estrada

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

Frank Grundler

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

Fred Comaduran

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Walter Edge

Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

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