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.

John Divine

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ernie Jones

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Bobby Lyons

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jim Sellers

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Morey Villareal

Year: 1998
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Jack Roller

Year: 1995
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Richard DeMoss

Year: 1994
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

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