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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.
Abel Estrella
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Dave Severn
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Flint Swerdfeger
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Jim Weed
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Gary Bohay
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Arizona
Sammy Chagolla
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Doug Crooks
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Nick Karantinos
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Tom Pierson
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Anthony Robles
Year: 2017
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Arizona
Tom Wokasch
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Remijio Chacon
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Todd Ford
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
David Gonzalez
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
Bob & Gail Gressley
Year: 2015
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona
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