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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.
Lucy Stowe
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Randall Stowe
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Robert Toran
Year: 2019
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Vic Blue
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Dr. Phil Cronin
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Chuck Hoskins
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Rick Jones
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Dr. Donald Pate
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Nelson Woodhouse
Year: 2018
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Mel Ardis
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Ray Bousman
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Jason Bryant
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Jesse Castro
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Gary Embrey
Year: 2017
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Buddy Lee
Year: 2017
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Virginia
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