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.

Andrew Murray

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

Emil Nardone

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: West Virginia

Harvey Neef

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Idaho

Craig Olsen

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

Vern Olsen

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

Keith Osborn

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

Tim Owen

Year: 2006
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Washington

Thomas Pauley II

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

Mike Peck

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

Russell Pederson

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

Sharyl Pederson

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

Pascal Perri

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Pascal Perri

Year: 2006
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Louis Pettinelli, Jr.

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

Frank Pettineo

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

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