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.

Dennis Brand

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Oklahoma

Ralph Byers

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Wayne Carder

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Larry Chambers

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Scott Chenoweth

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Terry Clayton

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Jim Coggins

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

George T. Coker

Year: 2011
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Steve Combs

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Conklin

Year: 2011
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Terry Conover

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Francis Cranston, Jr.

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Jack Cullen

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Doug Dahl

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Michael Davey

Year: 2011
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

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