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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.
Robert Hough
Year: 2023
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Robert Humphreys
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Charlie Jacobs
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Dan Janowsky
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
Tim Jeffries
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada
Mark Johnson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho
Fred Kavelak
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Fred Kemp
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alabama
Tommy Kennedy
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Shane Kildow
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Jerry Kirby
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee
John Klessinger
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Don Knauf
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Sara Koenig
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina
Mark Krier
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
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