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.

Robert Courier

Year: 2020
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri

Clif Cromer

Year: 2020
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Missouri

Robert Kinloch

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Mark Krause

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Nick Purler

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Tony Purler

Year: 2020
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Barbara Brummet

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Charles "Chip" Bunner

Year: 2018
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Missouri

Les Gatrel

Year: 2018
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Missouri

Robert Kopnisky

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Jerry Middleton

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Mike Slyman

Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Bill Erneste

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Craig Martin

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Harold Ritchie

Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

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