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.

Stan Holmes

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Franklin Horpel

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

John Hosage

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

J. Houston

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Utah

Warren Howe, MD

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Edward Hubbard

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Chad Jennings

Year: 2003
Award: Medal of Courage
Chapter: Idaho

Joseph Kaster

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jack Keen

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Georgia

Edward Keller

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Karl Kitt

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Jim Koch

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Steve Lampe

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Kansas

Cliff Laughlin

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

John Lyzott

Year: 2003
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

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