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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.
Walt Vineyard
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
Dave Wadsworth
Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: West Virginia
Dr. James Wenz
Year: 2012
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey
Torrey Westrom
Year: 2012
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Minnesota
Marty Williams
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Rob Wimberly
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Richard Wince
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Stanley Woods
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Steve Woods
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Bob Yilek
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa
John Zerba
Year: 2012
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Ross Aguiar
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada
Lee Allen
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Steve Anderson
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington
Jim Bailey
Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia
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