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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.
Dan Muthler
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Cindy Nelson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Richard "Rick" Newman
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia
Paul R. Oberst
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Ohio
Al Olson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Bill Olson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota
Chris Pacelli
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts
Blair Packer
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania
Johnathon Pankhurst
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland
Joseph Parisi
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri
James Paulson
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri
Fred Phillips
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
John Phillips
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California
Andy Pipher
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado
PJ Ponce
Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
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