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.

Phil Atkinson

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Brian Bain

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Frank Baltzley

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Iowa

Lewie Benitz

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Jack Berger

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Sam Boone

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Arvo Britten

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Hank Brown

Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Colorado

Tom Canavan

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Tom Carr

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Michael Caruso

Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: New Jersey

H. Samuel Case

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Maryland

Cliff Clarke

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

David Clelland

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Dr. Douglas D. Conkwright (Doc)

Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia

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