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.

Les Turner

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

Brian Urquhart

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

Robert Zane Vigoren

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

Gary Vittorio

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

Mike Vlahovich

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Washington

Frank Vulcano, Jr.

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

John Walker

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Shirley Walton

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

Dennis Warren

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

Larry Watanabe

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

Reginald Weaver

Year: 2010
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Jack Welch

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

Bruce White

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

Ron Williams

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Jennings Withers

Year: 2010
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

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