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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.
Sam Coursen
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Sam Crosby
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
James Custer
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Ted Czech
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Phillip Dalke
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma
John Davis
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Michael Devine
Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Florida
Tim Donahue
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Virginia
Steve Evanoff
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida
Jerry Ewing
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon
Ed Ewoldt
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Ernie Finizio
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New Jersey
Robert Fisher
Year: 2001
Award: Outstanding American
Chapter: Maryland
Don Flavin
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
Pete George
Year: 2001
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Illinois
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