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.

Pete Welch

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Dr. Howard Westcott

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Darrel White

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Larry Wilkey

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Roger Wilson

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Kevin Wood

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Neal Zonfrelli

Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Mike Allen

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Joe Altobello

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Paul Anthony

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Raymond Anthony

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Stephen Atwood

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Victor Balmeceda

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Don Barnett

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Scott Beattie

Year: 2014
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

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