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.

Gene Knight

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

Eric Kopsch

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

Paul Lapinski

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

Frank Lasagna

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

Mike Leta

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

Duane Loesch

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

Mario Lopez

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: California

Buddy Lowery

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

Frederick Lucas

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

Ed Luety

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

Dr. Richard Manahan

Year: 2009
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Artie Manning

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

Fred Marcello

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Art McCall

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

Jim Meehan

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

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