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.

Vernon "Tiny" Marlow

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Billy Marquardt

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Lester Mattocks

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Ron Mauck

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: West Virginia

Steve McDaniel

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Paula McGahee

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Desi McNelis

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Tony Mellino

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Derek Mestrovich

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Idaho

Randy Meyer

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Wisconsin

Charles Miller

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Richard Mirshak

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

John Monroe

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Larry Morgan

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Joseph Mount

Year: 2006
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

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