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 Nelson

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Bob Newton

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

George Ochs

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

Herbert Palmer

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Chuck Panerio

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Don Parker

Year: 2010
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dennis Payne

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

John Pegues

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Doug Peters

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Ron Peterson

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Jim Phillips

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Dave Porter

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Jeff Price

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Jack Provencal

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Michigan

Eugene Ramos

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

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