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.

Scott Downs

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Kevin Dresser

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Doug Duell

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Bob Eddy

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Frank Edwards

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland

Jack Embree, Jr.

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

David Ewing

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Frank Ferguson

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia

Howard Ferguson

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio

Joe Floyd

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alaska

Brad Forbes

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dick Frankenberger

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Tom Frohnapfel

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ralph Gabriel

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Conrad Garner

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

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