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.

Isaac Anderson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Bill Bell

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Elizabeth Bell

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Chris Brock

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Tony Caterisano

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ron Donlick

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

James McGovern

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ralph Urbanic

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Ken Wilson

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Bill Damude

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Mike Frye

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

B.D. LaPrad

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Tim Wash

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Deno White

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Paul Hernandez

Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: South Carolina

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