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.

Dr. Robert Hines

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Dan Hinkel

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dave Hopkins

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Frank Huelskamp

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

W.L. Hughes

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jeff Hull

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Al Hurley

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Ron Hurst

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Marty Hutsell

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Turner Jackson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Tennessee

Joe Jilek

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

John Johnson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Alaska

Lindy Johnson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Wilbert Johnson

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Ron Jones

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

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