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.

Dr. Michael Clock

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Nick Coffman

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

Beryle Cohen

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Joseph Compton

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Jim Craig

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Robert Dalling

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey

Jeff Davis

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Dick Deane

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Stephen DeAugustino

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bob Dettmer

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Minnesota

Francis Dunn

Year: 2004
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: New Jersey

George Dyche

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Stephen Eldridge

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Connecticut

Robert Emmons

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois

Tom Faust

Year: 2004
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

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