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.

Theodore Willard

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: South Carolina

Jack Williams

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Larry Winnard

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Kent Wyatt

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Don York

Year: 2009
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Gary Abbott

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Dr. Nick Accardo

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

Dave Alexander

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

David Arens

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

Tim Ascherl

Year: 2008
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Iowa

Steve Baier

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

Keith Bassham

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

Rick Bay

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Retired Brigadier General Michael Beaman

Year: 2008
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Iowa

Garry Bender

Year: 2008
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

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