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.

Sergeant Joseph Kapacziewski

Year: 2013
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut

Kevin Kearns

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

Dennis Kellon

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

Terry Kendall

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

Dave Kinen

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

John Kinley

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

David Kinney

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Leo Kocher

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

Mike Koury

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

West Lamoureaux

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

Rodney Laub

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

Doug Leclair

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

Samuel Lovello

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

Norm Maisel

Year: 2013
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ken Manning

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

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