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.

William Taylor

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Bruce Thomas

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

Larry Tilton

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Gary Ulmer

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Wayne Van Burger

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Joseph Vavrus

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Donald Vest

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Frank Vulcano Sr.

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tim Walsh

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Dwight Warren

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Wayne Watson

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Illinois

Erik Weihenmayer

Year: 2005
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Connecticut

Clinton (Ken) Whiddon

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Carolyn White

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Vernon Hap Whitney

Year: 2005
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Missouri

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