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. Talena Williams

Year: 2024
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Johnny Blevins

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

David Olah

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Ed Rawlins

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Dean Shew

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Bill Turner

Year: 2023
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Mike Benzel

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Paul Pcsolinski

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Tony Robie

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Armand Taylor

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Terry Waters

Year: 2022
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Marc Cole

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

Don Epperly

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

J.R. Johnson

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

Tass Robertson

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

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