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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.
Howard Barker
Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
John Harris
Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
R.T. Mitchell
Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Cecil Mott
Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Davis "Dave" Natvig
Year: 1996
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Clyde Bean
Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Dale Brand
Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Bob Darrah
Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Al DeLeon
Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
Leon Martin
Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
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