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.

Jonathan "Jay" Gassman

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

Dee Gause

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

Charlie Gomez

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

Brigadier General Thomas Gorry

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: North Carolina

Mick Guglomo

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

Kary Hadden

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

Pete Hady

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

Yvonne Hady

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

Eddie Harvey

Year: 2013
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Iowa

Donald Hather

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

John Hauser

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

Rick Hennebaul

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

Rick Hennebaul

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

Charlie Hinds

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

Thomas E. Holland

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

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