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.

Jack Woodward

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

Michael Woodward

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

Ken Wunderley

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

Judge Cliff Young

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

The Evans Family

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Dr. Vernon "Art" Adams

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Samuel Agresti, Jr.

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bob Anderson

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Jim Arjes

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

David Baldanza

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Gerry Bandola

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Dr. Jerry Barker

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: North Carolina

Thomas Bates

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Dr. John Berry

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Jim Billingsley

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Nevada

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