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.

Jack Fernandez

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: California

Nick Gallo

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Downstate

Mort Geller

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Bruce Glenn

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oregon

Frank Gutierrez

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Darrel Hafling

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Robert "Red" Halverson

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Idaho

Ted Harris

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Wisconsin

Charles Hetrick

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

James Husk

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Florida

Lacey Jones

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

David Kinkaid

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Oklahoma

Edward Klavon

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Pennsylvania

Joe Klune

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: Colorado

Jack LaBombard

Year: 2000
Award: Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter: New York - Upstate

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