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.

Wayne Martin

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Fran McCann

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Homer McClure

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

George McKelvie

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Andrew McNerney

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Ursal (Jay) Miller

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

James Mills

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Sam Mills

Year: 2007
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

Gary Mims

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Ron Mirikitani

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Donald Moore

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

Joe Nix

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Arizona

Kevin O'Connor

Year: 2007
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Michigan

Jerry Perez

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jack Perry

Year: 2007
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

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