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.

Ralph Wetzel

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

Hans Wiedenhoefer

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

Thurman 'Pete' Wolf

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

John Yoder

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

Mike Young

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

Patrick Young

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

Charlie Zies

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

Carl Adams

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Massachusetts

Stephen Archer

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Eric Beardsley

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Washington

Jerry Billings

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Greg Bondurant

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Hugh Brady

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Frank Brogan

Year: 2002
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida

Cleon Cassel

Year: 2002
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

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